A Samara court has sentenced Svetlana Lada-Rus, a former music teacher turned occult cult leader, to eight years in prison for leading a controversial healing center. The conviction follows an investigation into the practices of her organization, which operated in the 1990s.
Lada-Rus first gained attention in the 1990s after opening an occult healing center in Samara. The center became a focal point for various alternative spirituality groups, attracting a diverse following. However, the organization’s practices came under scrutiny, leading to the recent legal action against its leader.
The legal proceedings were initiated after authorities uncovered allegations of fraudulent activities and unregistered medical treatments within the center. These charges have sparked debates about the regulation of alternative healing practices and the balance between spiritual freedom and legal accountability.