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Anton Zhuchkov and Vladimir Sergeev
Zhuchkov and Sergeyev were detained on March 6 at Pushkin Square in Moscow during an anti-war demonstration. Molotov cocktails were found in Sergeyev’s backpack, which later served as a pretext for initiating a criminal case: friends were accused of preparing empty police vans for arson.
At first, a criminal case was opened on “attempted hooliganism with the use of weapons” (part 1 of article 30, part 2 of article 213 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), but later the charge was reclassified as “preparation of a terrorist attack” (part 1 of article 30, paragraph "a" part 2 article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The other day, Zhuchkov was also accused of distributing methadone (part 3 of article 228.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), which friends took to commit suicide. Now Vladimir faces up to 10 years in prison, and Anton - up to 22.5 years in prison.
Igor Paskar
Igor Paskar was detained after a political action against Russian military aggression and in support of the people of Ukraine. On June 14, Igor threw a Molotov cocktail at the FSB headquarters in Krasnodar and painted his face in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Paskar was charged with committing a “terrorist act” (Part 1 of Article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and sent to SIZO-5 controlled by the FSB in Krasnodar.
Also, Igor Paskar is accused of setting fire to a pro-war banner with the letter “Z” and the inscription “we never leave our men behind!”. The investigator qualified this action as “vandalism” (part 2 of article 214 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).
Igor faces up to 15 years in prison on the charges.
Vladimir Zolotarev
Vladimir Zolotarev is known for setting fire to the building of the Russian Guard in Komsomolsk-on-Amur on June 4. The Russian Guard is fighting against the Ukrainian people, and is also involved in the dispersal of anti-war demonstrations. Vladimir claims that he set fire to protest against the military invasion of Ukraine. After the arson, Zolotarev was arrested, he was charged with “attempt to commit a terrorist act” (part 3 of article 30, part 1 of article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).
Also, a criminal case was opened against Vladimir on “inflicting non-life-threatening violence against a representative of the authorities” (part 1 of article 318 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and another “attempt to commit a terrorist act” (part 3 of article 30, part 1 of article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The reason for this absurd case was the incident that occurred on March 12. Back then Zolotarev was stopped by the traffic police. Emotionally experiencing the events in Ukraine, Vladimir spoke sharply about the police - as representatives of the authorities that unleashed this war. In response, the police began to tie up Zolotarev. According to investigators, at that moment Vladimir hit the police lieutenant with the back of his head (!) At the same time, cans of gasoline were found in the trunk of Zolotarev's car: this served as the basis for allegations that he was preparing attacks on the departments of the FSB and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Vladimir faces up to 15 years in prison on the charges.
Ruslan Zinin
Ruslan Zinin on September 26, after the military summons came to his cousin, went to the military registration and enlistment office of Ust-Ilimsk with a sawn-off shotgun. After a conversation with the military commissar about Ruslan's deceased friend, who served in military service and died in early March, Zinin fired twice at the military commissar. The wounds were not fatal — the military commissar remained alive.
Ruslan is charged under article 317 of the Criminal Code — "Encroachment on the life of a law enforcement officer." We consider such an accusation to be unfounded, since the article may apply to military personnel, but only if they are engaged in the protection of public order. The military commissar in this case, obviously, was busy with a completely different matter.
Under Article 317, Ruslan faces 12 to 20 years or life imprisonment.
Kirill Butylin
On February 28, 4 days after the full-scale invasion of the Russian army into Ukraine, 21-year-old Kirill Butylin threw Molotov cocktails at the military enlistment office in Lukhovitsy near Moscow.
During the existence of the case against Kirill Butylin, the accusation has grown from "vandalism" to "terrorist attack". And if initially Kirill was threatened with no more than 3 years of corrective labor, now he faces 10 to 15 years in prison.
Vladlen Menshikov
On September 30, pro-government media reported that the FSB had detained 29-year-old Vladlen Menshikov in the Sverdlovsk region. It was reported that, according to the investigation, Menshikov installed jumpers on the railway tracks at 80 km of the Rezh-Striganovo section, along which trains with Russian military equipment run.
A criminal case has been initiated against Vladlen Menshikov on “attempted sabotage” (part 3 of article 30, part 1 of article 281 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), he faces up to 11 years and 3 months in prison.
Andrey Bogdanov
According to investigators, 60-year-old Andrei Bogdanov threw Molotov cocktails into the building of the Zelenodolsk military registration and enlistment office on September 4. He was detained the next day, September 5, and charged with “attempt to damage or destroy property” (part 3 of article 30, part 2 of article 167 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Bogdanov does not admit guilt in the criminal case brought against him and connects the persecution with his anti-war position, which he openly expresses from the very first days of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Oleg Vazhdaev
A resident of Krasnodar, Oleg Vazhdaev, is under investigation in the case of an attempt to set fire to a military registration and enlistment office on Yana Poluyan Street on the night of September 25. He does not deny that he tried to set fire to the recruiting office. His motivation was an anti-war stance and fears for the fate of his relatives, who fit the criteria for mobilization. At the same time, no damage was caused to the military registration and enlistment office building - one of the Molotov cocktails caught fire in front of the building, and the other did not break.
First, a case was brought against Oleg Vazhdaev for “destruction or damage to property” (part 2 of article 167 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the maximum punishment is 5 years in prison), but in November the charge was reclassified to committing a “terrorist act” (part 1 of article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), now Oleg faces 10 to 15 years in prison.
Roman Nasryev
According to investigators, on the night of October 11, Roman Nasryev and Alexei Nuriev broke a window on the first floor of the administration building of the city of Bakal in the Chelyabinsk region and threw two Molotov cocktails into it.
Roman does not deny the arson and states that it was an act of protest against war and mobilization.
At first, the case was initiated under Part 2 of Art. 167 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation “destruction or damage to property”, but the FSB took over the case and reclassified the charge to committing a “terrorist act” (part 2 of article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Later, this was supplemented by the accusation of “training for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities” (Article 205.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).
According to the charges, Roman Nasryev faces 15 to 30 years or life imprisonment.
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