Russian couple's home targeted in Melbourne arson attack
Two cars at the Balwyn North home of Inessa Shishkina and Alexei Shishkin have been among multiple firebombing targets across Melbourne this week.
Two cars were firebombed at the Melbourne home of Russian Australian philanthropist Inessa Shishkina and her husband Alexei Shishkin. Their son, Erik Shishkin, had previously been jailed for a home invasion. Police are investigating whether the 14 car firebombings across Melbourne this week are linked. The firebombing of the Shishkin's property rocked their sense of security.
Inessa Shishkina expressed her shock and dismay at the arson attack. The couple had arrived in Australia in 2001, and her husband had been involved in importing Australian goods to Russia and opening the first Australian supermarket there. Inessa Shishkina continues to organize charity events and donate to causes in Australia.
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