Nina Kutina, along with her two daughters, faces deportation while revealing her unique lifestyle choice and cultural experiences.
**Russian Mother and Daughters Rescued from Cave in India: An Ongoing Enigma**
**Russian Mother and Daughters Rescued from Cave in India: An Ongoing Enigma**
Authorities investigate the perplexing circumstances of a Russian family found living in a cave in Karnataka, India.
Authorities in Karnataka, India, are delving into the unusual situation surrounding a Russian woman and her two daughters, aged six and five, discovered living in a cave. Nina Kutina, 40, was found during a routine police patrol near Ramteertha hills in the Gokarna forest—a region known for its natural beauty and tourist attractions, particularly among foreigners.
Despite having no valid documents to remain in India, Kutina defended their unconventional lifestyle in video interviews, emphasizing the happiness her family found in nature. After their rescue on July 9, the family was taken to a detention center near Bengaluru, pending deportation.
Authorities remain unclear about the family's backstory: how they ended up in the secluded forest, how long they lived in the cave, and the full identity of Kutina. Superintendent of Police M. Narayana noted the area’s dangers, including snakes and landslides, which prompted increased police patrolling last year. Officers stumbled upon the cave after noticing brightly colored clothes hanging outside. Inside, they encountered a warm yet alarming living situation replete with basic supplies and the presence of wildlife.
In her interviews, Kutina claimed she had not lived in Russia for the past 15 years, having traveled to multiple countries before arriving in India. Recently, she revealed she has four children in total and shared the tragic story of her eldest son’s death in a road accident. Authorities have also contacted the father of her daughters, Dror Goldstein, who expressed his desire for joint custody but reported her as missing after her departure from Goa without notice.
No clear timeline exists for when Kutina and her daughters journeyed to Karnataka. Although she mentioned living in the cave for a week, local stores confirmed her recent purchases of vegetables and instant noodles. Kutina claimed to have lived in caves in Goa prior to moving to Karnataka.
Detained alongside her daughters,Kutina expressed dissatisfaction with the conditions in the detention center, likening it to prison while reminiscing about the seemingly adventurous life they led in nature. She argued against the notion that living in the wild was hazardous, deeming snakes as companions rather than threats.
As Kutina awaits judgment on her case, authorities have reached out to the Russian consulate for assistance with her potential repatriation, adding layers of complexity to this unfolding tale of survival and cultural differences in the heart of India’s wilderness.
Despite having no valid documents to remain in India, Kutina defended their unconventional lifestyle in video interviews, emphasizing the happiness her family found in nature. After their rescue on July 9, the family was taken to a detention center near Bengaluru, pending deportation.
Authorities remain unclear about the family's backstory: how they ended up in the secluded forest, how long they lived in the cave, and the full identity of Kutina. Superintendent of Police M. Narayana noted the area’s dangers, including snakes and landslides, which prompted increased police patrolling last year. Officers stumbled upon the cave after noticing brightly colored clothes hanging outside. Inside, they encountered a warm yet alarming living situation replete with basic supplies and the presence of wildlife.
In her interviews, Kutina claimed she had not lived in Russia for the past 15 years, having traveled to multiple countries before arriving in India. Recently, she revealed she has four children in total and shared the tragic story of her eldest son’s death in a road accident. Authorities have also contacted the father of her daughters, Dror Goldstein, who expressed his desire for joint custody but reported her as missing after her departure from Goa without notice.
No clear timeline exists for when Kutina and her daughters journeyed to Karnataka. Although she mentioned living in the cave for a week, local stores confirmed her recent purchases of vegetables and instant noodles. Kutina claimed to have lived in caves in Goa prior to moving to Karnataka.
Detained alongside her daughters,Kutina expressed dissatisfaction with the conditions in the detention center, likening it to prison while reminiscing about the seemingly adventurous life they led in nature. She argued against the notion that living in the wild was hazardous, deeming snakes as companions rather than threats.
As Kutina awaits judgment on her case, authorities have reached out to the Russian consulate for assistance with her potential repatriation, adding layers of complexity to this unfolding tale of survival and cultural differences in the heart of India’s wilderness.
