Law enforcement in Krasnodar conducted checks on teenagers on Halloween.

Raids during which documents are checked for teenagers in masquerade costumes are taking place in Krasnodar, the police explained their concern for the safety of minors. Despite this, many teenagers in makeup and various costumes gathered in the city center on Halloween.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", in 2023, representatives of the Krasnodar city administration sent letters to business leaders urging them not to hold Halloween events, as it "contradicts the principles of morality" and coincides with the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repression.

In Krasnodar, on Halloween, the police are conducting raids on teenagers in masquerade costumes for the second day.

The municipal management center of Krasnodar reported on the raids conducted by the juvenile affairs department, which have been ongoing for the second day. "Officers are checking places where young people gather, visiting monitored families, and conducting preventive talks—all for the safety of the kids and to prevent offenses," the message states.

According to the video, police are checking the passports of teenagers dressed in Halloween costumes, talking to them, and giving some brochures, including "How to Recognize a Phone Scammer."

Despite this, many teenagers in makeup and various costumes gathered in the city center on Halloween, according to a video posted by "Yug-24."

Teachers prohibited students from going painted in Yeysk on Halloween, reported the Telegram channel KubMash on October 30.

Parents of children from three classes of Lyceum No. 4 reported that warnings were sent to them in chats. No clear explanations were given, other than threats; class leaders simply ordered them not to celebrate, not to hold parties, and not to go painted around the city.

It should be noted that the Kuban authorities have repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that residents of the region celebrate Halloween. For instance, Governor Veniamin Kondratiev stated in October 2015 that Halloween is not a holiday for Kuban residents, as "this was not celebrated in Russia."

A letter "On the Negative Influence of 'Halloween'" was circulated by the Ministry of Education of Kuban in 2012, the full version of this document is available in the section "Regulatory Acts" on "Caucasian Knot."

"The presence of elements of religious content in Halloween events (the cult of death or mockery of death, personification of death and evil spirits, etc.) contradicts the secular nature of education in state educational institutions, and is destructive to the mental and spiritual-moral health of students... Educational institution leaders in Krasnodar Krai should not allow the celebration of Halloween in any form. It is necessary to create new forms of joint (children - teachers - parents) school celebrations in accordance with the basic values of Russian culture," the letter states.

On October 10, 2016, the administration of the Kanevsky district of Kuban called for not celebrating Halloween, citing the threat of "violating the requirements for anti-terrorist protection of consumer sector facilities." In its message, the press service of the administration also emphasized that October 30 is the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repression in Russia, so there are no official festive dates on October 31.