A Nizhny Novgorod teenager received 4 years for a stabbing at school.

      On April 23, 2026, 14:39 Incidents The court issued a verdict for a 15-year-old teenager who staged a stabbing at Nizhny Novgorod School No. 117. The student had a difficult relationship with his classmates. Due to constant conflicts, he felt animosity towards them. It came to the point that on March 11, he arrived at school with a knife and struck two students. The boy was stopped before he could carry out his plan, and the victims received timely medical assistance. The forensic examination showed that the victims suffered minor harm. The Investigative Committee opened a criminal case for attempted murder of two individuals. The suspect was placed under house arrest. And today, the Sormovsky District Court issued its verdict: the teenager will spend four years in a juvenile correctional facility. It is worth noting that after this incident, the former school principal found herself in the dock. She is accused of exceeding her official powers. She is considered guilty of what happened on March 11, 2025. According to the investigation, she did not develop or approve the regulations on access and internal procedures in the established manner, and also ordered the removal of metal detectors at the school entrance. This allowed the teenager to bring cold weapons into the educational institution without any issues. Earlier, the NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" editorial team learned from the convicted boy's lawyer that he had been bullied at school. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.