Yekaterinburg Police Investigate Motive of Man Who Rushed at Governor
Interfax
A man rushed at Sverdlovsk Governor Denis Pasler in Yekaterinburg on May 1 as he was taking photos with residents. Security forces subdued him, and he has been handed over to law enforcement for investigation.
On May 1, 2026, in Yekaterinburg, a man suddenly rushed at Sverdlovsk Governor Denis Pasler as he was taking photos with residents on the street to mark International Workers' Day.
The incident occurred near the central square, where Governor Pasler was attending commemorative events. According to witnesses, the man breached the security barrier and ran straight toward the senior official.
Security forces quickly subdued the man and removed him from the scene. He has since been handed over to law enforcement. Yekaterinburg police are investigating the man's motive.
Governor Pasler was not injured in the incident. May Day celebrations continued as normal after the incident. No official information has been released about the man's identity or intentions.
