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'''Siberian Mouse''' was a photography studio located in Novosibirsk, Russia, that operated from 2001 until it was shut down in November 2011. Its photographer, Sergei Kropochkin, also known as "Uncle Seryozha," was arrested on November 17, just two days after a criminal case was opened against him. This arrest followed a joint operation by the [[Wikipedia:Ministry_of_Internal_Affairs_(Russia)|Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation]] and [[Wikipedia:Interpol|Interpol]]<ref name="siberian-mouse-rambler">[https://woman.rambler.ru/other/41801163-masha-babko-rasskazala-kakovo-byt-devochkoy-iz-tsp-i-vyzhivat-posle-druzhby-s-pedofilom/ Маша Бабко рассказала, каково быть «девочкой из ЦП» и выживать после дружбы с педофилом (EN: Masha Babko told what it is like to be a "girl from the CP" and survive after friendship with a pedophile)]</ref>, which was initiated when the father of one of the girls (possibly Kristina Migorskaya), who worked in the police, noticed that his daughter was in possession of 1,000 rubles. Kropochkin was convicted in February 2014 after being accused of commissioning 211 criminal episodes<ref>[https://youtu.be/VV6traYL7Bs Russian TV segment about Sergei Kropochkin]</ref>; he was ultimately found guilty of 145 counts of "violent" sexual crimes against [[girl|girls]]. While based in Russia, Siberian Mouse had an international customer base that paid for content using money credited to encrypted accounts.<ref name="siberian-mouse-mk">[https://www.mk.ru/social/2019/03/19/koshmar-mashi-babko-zhertva-fotografapedofila-rasskazala-o-perezhitom.html Кошмар Маши Бабко: жертва фотографа-педофила рассказала о пережитом (EN: Masha Babko's nightmare: the victim of a pedophile photographer spoke about her experiences)]</ref> The studio did not operate from a permanent location; instead, Kropochkin frequently moved between various sites in Novosibirsk, including the Oktyabrsky District, using rented apartments and a garage. | '''Siberian Mouse''' was a photography studio located in Novosibirsk, Russia, that operated from 2001 until it was shut down in November 2011. Its photographer, Sergei Kropochkin, also known as "Uncle Seryozha," was arrested on November 17, just two days after a criminal case was opened against him. This arrest followed a joint operation by the [[Wikipedia:Ministry_of_Internal_Affairs_(Russia)|Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation]] and [[Wikipedia:Interpol|Interpol]]<ref name="siberian-mouse-rambler">[https://woman.rambler.ru/other/41801163-masha-babko-rasskazala-kakovo-byt-devochkoy-iz-tsp-i-vyzhivat-posle-druzhby-s-pedofilom/ Маша Бабко рассказала, каково быть «девочкой из ЦП» и выживать после дружбы с педофилом (EN: Masha Babko told what it is like to be a "girl from the CP" and survive after friendship with a pedophile)]</ref>, which was initiated when the father of one of the girls (possibly Kristina Migorskaya), who worked in the police, noticed that his daughter was in possession of 1,000 rubles, the amount she received from her first photo shoot. Kropochkin was convicted in February 2014 after being accused of commissioning 211 criminal episodes<ref>[https://youtu.be/VV6traYL7Bs Russian TV segment about Sergei Kropochkin]</ref>; he was ultimately found guilty of 145 counts of "violent" sexual crimes against [[girl|girls]]. While based in Russia, Siberian Mouse had an international customer base that paid for content using money credited to encrypted accounts.<ref name="siberian-mouse-mk">[https://www.mk.ru/social/2019/03/19/koshmar-mashi-babko-zhertva-fotografapedofila-rasskazala-o-perezhitom.html Кошмар Маши Бабко: жертва фотографа-педофила рассказала о пережитом (EN: Masha Babko's nightmare: the victim of a pedophile photographer spoke about her experiences)]</ref> The studio did not operate from a permanent location; instead, Kropochkin frequently moved between various sites in Novosibirsk, including the Oktyabrsky District, using rented apartments and a garage. | ||
While the exact number of girls who worked with Siberian Mouse is unknown, it is estimated that approximately 500 girls were involved in the operation over its duration. These girls received varying payments based on the nature of the shoot, ranging from 200 to 10,000 rubles.<ref name="siberian-mouse-mk" /> Among the former models, Masha Babko is the most notorious. She, along with Irina Nikolaizen, who was also involved in the same activities, was interviewed on Russian TV.<ref name="masha-babko-interview">[https://fstube.net/w/neaVK5ht1H4DV2Bm7GUPoT Masha Babko breaks silence] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlEBwUAWge4 backup]). The complete interview (in Russian) can be found [https://fstube.net/w/booaavhfw2Jwh8CVTmSTWc here] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KOJ3KiJpwE backup])</ref> Although both Babko and Nikolaizen did suffer some negative consequences due to her involvement with Siberian Mouse, these were a result of bullying rather than anything intrinsic to such acts.<ref name="siberian-mouse-rambler" /> | While the exact number of girls who worked with Siberian Mouse is unknown, it is estimated that approximately 500 girls were involved in the operation over its duration. These girls received varying payments based on the nature of the shoot, ranging from 200 to 10,000 rubles.<ref name="siberian-mouse-mk" /> Among the former models, Masha Babko is the most notorious. She, along with Irina Nikolaizen, who was also involved in the same activities, was interviewed on Russian TV.<ref name="masha-babko-interview">[https://fstube.net/w/neaVK5ht1H4DV2Bm7GUPoT Masha Babko breaks silence] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlEBwUAWge4 backup]). The complete interview (in Russian) can be found [https://fstube.net/w/booaavhfw2Jwh8CVTmSTWc here] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KOJ3KiJpwE backup])</ref> Although both Babko and Nikolaizen did suffer some negative consequences due to her involvement with Siberian Mouse, these were a result of bullying rather than anything intrinsic to such acts.<ref name="siberian-mouse-rambler" /> | ||
Revision as of 22:55, 30 May 2025
Siberian Mouse was a photography studio located in Novosibirsk, Russia, that operated from 2001 until it was shut down in November 2011. Its photographer, Sergei Kropochkin, also known as "Uncle Seryozha," was arrested on November 17, just two days after a criminal case was opened against him. This arrest followed a joint operation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and Interpol[1], which was initiated when the father of one of the girls (possibly Kristina Migorskaya), who worked in the police, noticed that his daughter was in possession of 1,000 rubles, the amount she received from her first photo shoot. Kropochkin was convicted in February 2014 after being accused of commissioning 211 criminal episodes[2]; he was ultimately found guilty of 145 counts of "violent" sexual crimes against girls. While based in Russia, Siberian Mouse had an international customer base that paid for content using money credited to encrypted accounts.[3] The studio did not operate from a permanent location; instead, Kropochkin frequently moved between various sites in Novosibirsk, including the Oktyabrsky District, using rented apartments and a garage.
While the exact number of girls who worked with Siberian Mouse is unknown, it is estimated that approximately 500 girls were involved in the operation over its duration. These girls received varying payments based on the nature of the shoot, ranging from 200 to 10,000 rubles.[3] Among the former models, Masha Babko is the most notorious. She, along with Irina Nikolaizen, who was also involved in the same activities, was interviewed on Russian TV.[4] Although both Babko and Nikolaizen did suffer some negative consequences due to her involvement with Siberian Mouse, these were a result of bullying rather than anything intrinsic to such acts.[1]
Masha Babko regarding "Uncle Seryozha":
To be honest, outside of filming, he could communicate with girls, you could always call him, he would come and talk to you, just talk. He could help with money, take him somewhere. I was very lonely then, and I talked to him.[1]
Kropochkin was a good psychologist, he knew the approach to children. He managed to persuade all the girls. He always worked slowly, calmly, there was no violence or coercion nearby. After filming, he accompanied us home.[3]
Ex-Models
- Masha Babko
- Older sister of Veronica Babko.
- Veronica Babko
- Younger sister of Masha Babko.
- Irina Nikolaizen
- Older sister of Oksana Nikolaizen.
- Oksana Nikolaizen
- Younger sister of Irina Nikolaizen.
- Kristina Migorskaya
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Маша Бабко рассказала, каково быть «девочкой из ЦП» и выживать после дружбы с педофилом (EN: Masha Babko told what it is like to be a "girl from the CP" and survive after friendship with a pedophile)
- ↑ Russian TV segment about Sergei Kropochkin
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Кошмар Маши Бабко: жертва фотографа-педофила рассказала о пережитом (EN: Masha Babko's nightmare: the victim of a pedophile photographer spoke about her experiences)
- ↑ Masha Babko breaks silence (backup). The complete interview (in Russian) can be found here (backup)