Gennadii Chumachenko
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.3, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 205.4 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Terrorism cases
- Verdict
- Imprisonment (strict regime)
- Date of verdict
- 2025-11-11
- Facility
- ФКУ СИЗО-5 ГУФСИН России по Ростовской области
- Address for letters
- 344064, Ростовская область, г. Ростов-на-Дону ул. Тонельная, 4, ФКУ СИЗО-5 ГУФСИН России по Ростовской области, Чумаченко Геннадий Михайлович, 1982 г.р.
Recognition by human rights organisations
- Recognised as a political prisonerby Memorial: Support for Political Prisoners, 26 May 2026
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Case summary
Ukrainian serviceman. A case has been opened against him for participation in the activities of a terrorist organization and undergoing training for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities due to his involvement in the activities of the Azov Brigade. Chumachenko is in custody. In July 2025, his case went to court.
Others charged under Article 205.3, Russian Criminal Code
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