Arslanbeg Aliyev
Arslanbeg Aliyev, Stavropol Krai. Charges: Article 354.1 part 4, Russian Criminal Code (Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War (committed by a group of…); “The fourth case of desecration of the Eternal Flame in Nevinnomyssk”. Sentenced on July 15, 2025. Status: imprisoned; deprived of liberty since November 10, 2024.
In brief
Stavropol Krai · Nevinnomyssk
Sentence
2 years 6 months
Ban on activity, Imprisonment (open prison colony)
Upheld September 12, 2025
Charges
- Article 354.1 part 4, Russian Criminal Code — Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War (committed by a group of individuals or using mass media or the Internet)
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, on 10 November 2024 he desecrated the Eternal Flame at the obelisk "Eternal Glory", installed in memory of those fallen in the Great Patriotic War. The video published by the Investigative Committee shows four men standing on the pedestal of the obelisk, with two of them standing directly on the barrier surrounding the Eternal Flame itself. From time to time they bring their feet closer to the flame; in another video clip they warm their hands over the fire.
Latest event
September 12, 2025 — appeal
The court upheld the verdict.
Timeline
· Appeal ruling
upheld
· Imprisonment begins
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict · 2 years 6 months
· Preventive measure: pre-trial detention
· Persecution begins
The fourth case of desecration of the Eternal Flame in Nevinnomyssk
Criminal case
The fourth case of desecration of the Eternal Flame in Nevinnomyssk
- Case number
- 2-2-29/2025
Other defendants in the case
- Gussen Aliyev — Imprisoned, 2 years 3 months
- Magomed Imiev — Imprisoned, 2 years 3 months
- Shamil Magomedov — Imprisoned, 2 years 6 months
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Full summary
A resident of Nevinnomyssk (Stavropol Territory). In November 2024, it became known that a criminal case was opened against him and three other men for desecration of symbols of military glory because they were basking near the Eternal Flame. He was taken into custody.
On 15 July 2025, the court sentenced him to a term of two years and three months to two and a half years in a penal colony.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 354.1 part 4, Russian Criminal Code
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