Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Russian Woman and Daughters Found Living in Remote Indian Cave
A woman named Nina and her two daughters were living in a cave in India after traveling there from Russia.
They stayed in the forest for two weeks, where they spent their time painting and reading.
Nina homeschools her children and makes art and music videos to earn money.
She has traveled around the world for 15 years.
Now, the ex-husband wants to see the daughters.
Nina says she is in contact with the Russian Embassy now for help.
A Russian woman, Nina Kutina, was found living in a cave in Karnataka, India, with her two daughters.
Kutina and her daughters survived in the cave for approximately two weeks.
She has been traveling for 15 years, visiting around 20 countries, and supporting herself through art and music.
Kutina's ex-husband, an Israeli citizen, is seeking shared custody of their daughters.
Kutina is now in contact with the Russian Embassy for assistance.
- Who
- Nina Kutina and her two daughters.
- What
- A Russian woman and her children were found living in a cave in India.
- When
- The family was found in July 2024.
- Where
- Karnataka, India.
- Why
- Kutina was traveling, and says that she loves India, but does not give a definitive 'why' for why she moved there. She mentioned personal losses and paperwork as some reasons for not returning to Russia.
Nina Kutina
Ex-Husband
Custody of Daughters
Nina Kutina
Wants to raise her children and continue her current lifestyle, which involves travel and independent living.
Ex-Husband
Wants shared custody of his daughters, seeking to see them a few times a week and care for them.
- Name
- Nina Kutina
- Age
- 40
- Nationality
- Russian
- Children
- Two daughters: Preya (6) and Ama (4)
- Location Found
- Gokarna, Karnataka, India
- Travel History
- Visited approximately 20 countries over 15 years