The small village of Kyn in Perm Krai was hit by a devastating flash flood. During the disaster, local artist Olesya vanished while trying to rescue her belongings. The incident has sparked nationwide concern for the missing young woman.

According to SHOT, reported that Olesya disappeared after being carried by the fast water. The current was so strong that rescuers could not reach her in time, and the last sighting placed her near a water‑passage pipe.

The flood destroyed at least one residential building and heavily damaged several others. Local infrastructure suffered: three bridges collapsed, including the entrance road to the village, and power lines were knocked out. Emergency crews have repaired the main damage, but water levels are still rising, prompting warnings of a possible new surge.

According to water‑management experts, such sudden surges highlight the vulnerability of remote settlements to extreme weather events. The lack of early warning systems and limited evacuation routes increase the risk for residents living near rivers.

Olesya was known in artistic circles for her landscape paintings of the Ural nature. During winter she worked on digital art in Saint Petersburg, but each summer she returned to her native Kyn to paint en plein air. Her work reflected the region’s beauty and earned her a following among cultural enthusiasts.

The rescue operation now focuses on scanning the riverbank with boats within a five‑kilometer radius. Continuing high water levels and the threat of another flood wave complicate the search, and the family hopes for new information soon.

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