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Russian woman forgets lottery tickets—then wins $352,000 jackpot

Tatiana’s 20 lottery tickets sat unchecked—until one revealed a fortune. Now, a seaside home and charity await her windfall.

The image shows an old Russian lottery ticket with a picture of a man on it. The ticket has text,...
The image shows an old Russian lottery ticket with a picture of a man on it. The ticket has text, numbers, and a logo printed on it, and is placed on a flat surface.

Russian woman forgets lottery tickets—then wins $352,000 jackpot

A woman from Russia’s Far East has scooped a life-changing lottery prize of over 31.5 million rubles ($352,000). Tatiana, the lucky winner, initially forgot about her tickets before realizing she had struck gold in the 'Super 8' draw.

Tatiana secured the top prize in draw No. 8571 of the 'Super 8' lottery. Out of 20 tickets she purchased, five turned out to be winners—one of which delivered the massive jackpot.

At first, she had completely forgotten about checking her numbers. Only later did she discover the win, which now stands as the largest sum she has ever received. With her newfound wealth, Tatiana has clear plans. A portion will fund a seaside apartment, fulfilling a long-held dream. The remaining amount will be donated to charity.

The win has transformed Tatiana’s future, allowing her to invest in property and support charitable causes. Her story serves as a reminder of how a simple lottery ticket can change lives overnight.

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