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A women's crisis center has opened in Tuva following several high-profile murders.

A crisis center for women victims of domestic violence has opened in the Kyzyl district of Tuva. drew Attention "People of Baikal." Funding for the project was provided through a grant from the Country for Children charitable foundation.  

The center has five rooms with all amenities. A small assembly hall and a shared kitchen have been created separately. Psychologists, lawyers, and social workers will work with the victims. 

In the fall of 2025, at the hands of partners in Tuva perished Several women. In September, her partner killed a 35-year-old woman with an axe. In October, in Chadan, a 31-year-old woman was beaten in the courtyard of her home by a martial arts trainer; she died from her injuries at the scene. That same month, in the village of Shuy, a man beat his wife to death with a picket fence. 

The crimes sparked a public outcry. Authorities discussed possible support measures, opened a 24-hour hotline for victims (8-39422-3-44-44), and decided on the need for a crisis center. Emergency response services may be established in the region in the future. 

Administrative liability for "domestic disorderly conduct" was introduced in Tuva in June—the aggressor can be fined up to 2000 rubles. 

This year, the initiative to adopt a law on domestic violence in Russia received the required 100,000 votes on the ROI website, it was supposed to to consider in parliament. But the authorities still haven't started working on the law.