Overview

• Barutkina fractured her T9 vertebra when the baby formula can and pot she balanced on collapsed from about 1.3 meters during the Stiletto Challenge in her Ekaterinburg kitchen.
• Doctors have ordered absolute rest and the use of a corset-style brace for at least twelve weeks to stabilize her spine.
• The influencer remains active on Instagram but has declined all interview requests and confirmed her eight-week-old son is being cared for by two nannies.
• Her accident video has reignited debate over the escalating dangers of social media stunts driven by engagement goals on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
• Advocates and experts are calling for formal safety guidelines to protect content creators balancing early motherhood with the pursuit of viral visibility.