Vladimir Dobrychev
Charges: Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code (Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War); “Vladimir Dobrychev's case of desecration of a military glory symbol”. Sentenced on April 1, 2026. Status: location unknown.
Sentence
Compulsory medical treatment
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code — Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War
Full wording of the charges
The reason for initiating the case was lighting a cigarette from the Eternal Flame.
Latest event
April 1, 2026 — first-instance verdict
The court issued a ruling.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
· Persecution begins
Vladimir Dobrychev's case of desecration of a military glory symbol
Criminal case
Vladimir Dobrychev's case of desecration of a military glory symbol
- Case number
- 2-21/2026
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of Irbit (Sverdlovsk Region). A case was brought against him for desecrating symbols of military glory by lighting a cigarette from the Eternal Flame. In February 2026, the case went to court. On 1 April 2026, the court sent Dobrychev to compulsory treatment.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code
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