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Gussen Aliyev

ImprisonedChecked October 18, 2026

Gussen 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”. Sentence (July 15, 2025): From 2 years and 3 months to 2 years and 6 months of imprisonment in an open prison. Status: imprisoned; deprived of liberty since November 10, 2024.

In brief

Stavropol Krai · Nevinnomyssk

Sentence

2 years 3 months

From 2 years and 3 months to 2 years and 6 months of imprisonment in an open prison

Verdict July 15, 2025

Upheld September 12, 2025

Charges

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 the fallen participants of the Great Patriotic War. The video published by the Investigative Committee shows four men standing on the pedestal of the obelisk, and two of them standing on the fence of the Eternal Flame itself. From time to time they bring their feet to the flame, in another fragment they warm their hands over the fire.

Latest event

September 12, 2025 — appeal

The court upheld the verdict.

Checked October 18, 2026 · no changes since October 15

Timeline

  1. · Appeal ruling

    upheld

  2. · Imprisonment begins

  3. · First-instance verdict

    guilty verdict · 2 years 3 months

  4. · Preventive measure: pre-trial detention

  5. · 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

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Details and sources

Full summary

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The resident of Nevinnomyssk (Stavropol Krai). 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 an open prison.

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