Child Left Alone for Two Years in Cold Apartment While Mother Lived Overseas With Partner

Boy Left Alone for Two Years Found in Unheated Apartment

A 9-year-old boy had been living on his own in a cold, dilapidated apartment for two years. His mother, Anna, left for France with her partner and never returned to take care of him.

The boy eventually sought help from his neighbors, knocking on their door to ask for food. Shocked by his situation, they quickly contacted local authorities.

Living in Isolation

It was discovered that the boy had been on his own since he was 7 years old. The only assistance he received came from infrequent funds sent by his mother. With no functional heating, the boy survived two harsh winters in Russia without warmth.

Intervention by Neighbors and Authorities

After being notified, authorities stepped in, taking the boy to a hospital where he received treatment for malnutrition and frostbite. An investigation is underway to locate his mother.

While such cases are unusual, similar incidents do occur in remote areas where social services are limited.

A Brighter Future

The boy is now being cared for in a shelter and is receiving the attention and support he had been lacking. Authorities are working on finding a long-term solution for his well-being and future.