A woman from St. Petersburg returned to her homeland after two years of labor slavery in Mexico.

      June 11, 2026 15:52 Society A resident of St. Petersburg, Maria Tayakina, has returned to her homeland after nearly two years of living in conditions of labor slavery in Mexico. This was reported by representatives of the consular department of the Russian embassy, as conveyed by "KP-Petersburg." Maria went to Mexico in 2021, where she was invited to work as a manager at a small hotel. At first glance, the conditions seemed attractive: a friendly team, picturesque views of the ocean, and comfortable accommodations. However, after three months, she was fired without receiving the promised compensation. Left without means of subsistence, documents, and belongings, Maria found herself on the street. An attempt to return to the hotel ended in tragedy: the business owner deceived her and sold her to the mafia. Maria spent several months in a dilapidated building with other victims. She was hardly fed, causing the St. Petersburg resident to lose some teeth and lose significant weight. Periodically, she was beaten for the slightest violations, and sometimes she was forced to sleep on the street and beg for alms. Appeals to the police yielded no results, but Maria did not lose hope. She was offered help by a family of public figures—Oscar Arturo and Carla Alejandro—who found the Russian woman on the street. They provided her with temporary housing, organized medical assistance, and established cooperation with Russian diplomats. On June 5, Maria received all the necessary documents to return to Russia. On June 6, with tears of joy in her eyes, she flew out of Mexico City airport. "We thank all Russian compatriots and Mexicans who did not remain indifferent in the matter of saving the Russian citizen," emphasized the consular department. Ahead of Maria is a long path to rehabilitation, but the main thing is that she has returned home, where her loved ones and friends are waiting for her. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+