Tula Officials Threaten Child Over Smeshariki Drawing

Authorities in Bolohovo, Tula, labeled the pattern on the rubber surface of a children's playground as an act of vandalism and filed a police report.

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A child drew 'Smeshariki' characters on the rubber surface of a playground in Bolokhovo, Tula Oblast.
The local administration filed a police report regarding the drawing.
Records from surveillance cameras were attached to the police report.
The identity of the child was reportedly established.
The administration urged the child and parents to voluntarily remove the drawing, noting it could be a mitigating factor in potential punishment.
The rubber surface was described as intended for safety, not for artistic expression.
The drawing was made with dry pastel, which could not be removed with water.
Residents criticized the authorities' response on social media.
The administration emphasized that the playground was funded by the federal budget.

The administration published photos of the 'Smeshariki' characters in a VK post. — tg_tvrain
The child was threatened with responsibility under Article 214 and Article 167 of the Russian Criminal Code for vandalism and intentional property damage. — fontanka
The administration explicitly mentioned that the child might be a girl, and residents questioned whether similar actions with other symbols (e.g., 'ZOV', Russian flag, or Putin's portrait) would also be prosecuted. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
Users commented that 'Russia is for the sad, apparently' and criticized officials for focusing on the drawing instead of real urban issues. — tvrain