Anna Chagina
- Criminal Code
- Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war casesCases related to mass actions
- Verdict
- Ban on activity, Fine
- Date of verdict
- 2023-08-07
- Region
- Tomsk Oblast
- City
- Tomsk
Case summary
Chagina, a graduate of a music college specialising in the viola, both performs on the instrument and instructs violin. Her musical expertise encompasses various genres including rock, punk, folk, and Celtic. Furthermore, she has a year of experience performing in a symphony orchestra.
During the search conducted in connection with the alleged discrediting of the Russian Armed Forces, Chagina's daughter developed a high fever. Nonetheless, she was detained for questioning alongside her mother. Subsequently, she was transported to the hospital by ambulance and diagnosed with pneumonia.
On 7 August 2023, Chagina was fined 100 thousand roubles as part of the legal proceedings.
Others charged under Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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