From Business Visa To Gokarna Cave: How Russian Woman And Her Children Ended Up Rescued

Last Updated:July 13, 2025, 10:40 IST

A Russian woman and her two daughters were rescued from a cave on Gokarna Hill in Karnataka.

Russian woman rescued from Gokarna Cave (CNN-News18)

The intriguing journey of Nina Kutin, a Russian woman, and her two young daughters led them from a business visa in India to an unexpected residence in a cave on Gokarna Hill, from which police recently rescued them. The family is believed to have been living in the natural shelter near Ramatirtha for four to five days before their discovery by patrolling officers.

Kutin’s initial arrival in India was in October 2016 on a business visa, during which she worked for a private company in Goa until April 2017. Despite her visa expiring, she did not return to Russia, opting instead to travel to Nepal before making her way back to Goa, where she had resided for the past year.

Approximately a week ago, Kutin arrived in Gokarna with her children. Drawn by the area’s natural beauty and having previously noted the cave’s location, she chose to make it their home. The Gokarna Police, led by Inspector Sridhar, discovered the family during routine patrols and, noting the dangerous conditions, including a recent landslide in the area, promptly rescued them.

Following their rescue, the Russian national and her children were initially provided shelter at a local NGO in Karwar. They are now at a women’s care center and are slated for transfer to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Bengaluru on Monday for further immigration procedures.

Harish Upadhya

Harish Upadhya, an Assistant Editor at CNN-News18, reports from Bengaluru. Political reporting is his forte. He also tracks India's space journey, and is passionate about environmental reporting and RTI investi...Read More

Harish Upadhya, an Assistant Editor at CNN-News18, reports from Bengaluru. Political reporting is his forte. He also tracks India's space journey, and is passionate about environmental reporting and RTI investi...

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