Arthur Javadian
Arthur Javadian, born 1980, North Ossetia–Alania. Charges: Article 212 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Participation in mass riots); Article 318 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Use of dangerous violence against a government official); “The case of Arsen Brikhov, Artur Javadyan, Khetag Samov, Atsamaz Tebloev and Georgi Khugaev on mass riots in Vladikavkaz”. Sentence (June 6, 2022): 6 years' imprisonment in a general regime colony. Status: at large.
In brief
North Ossetia–Alania · Vladikavkaz · Cases related to mass actions
Sentence
6 years
imprisonment in a general regime colony
First instance, July 27, 2021: 6 years 6 months
Charges
- Article 212 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Participation in mass riots
- Article 318 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Use of dangerous violence against a government official
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, he took part in mass riots in Vladikavkaz on 20 April 2020, hit a senior police sergeant with a stone
Latest event
June 17, 2025 — imprisonment ends
Timeline
· Imprisonment ends
· Persecution ends
· Cassation ruling
sentence changed · 6 years
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict · 6 years 6 months
· Preventive measure: pre-trial detention
· Persecution begins
The case of Arsen Brikhov, Artur Javadyan, Khetag Samov, Atsamaz Tebloev and Georgi Khugaev on mass riots in Vladikavkaz
Criminal case
The case of Arsen Brikhov, Artur Javadyan, Khetag Samov, Atsamaz Tebloev and Georgi Khugaev on mass riots in Vladikavkaz
- Case number
- 1-485/2015
Other defendants in the case
- Arsen Brikhov — At large, 4 years 10 months
- Khetag Samov — At large, 5 years
- Atsamaz Tebloev — At large, 4 years 6 months
- Georgi Khugaev — At large, 5 years
Thematic group: Vladikavkaz case
Details and sources
Full summary
Sentenced to six and a half years in the case of mass riots during a public gathering in Vladikavkaz on 20 April 2020. The cassation court reduced the sentence to six years. Presumably released in June 2025.
Other people prosecuted under Article 212 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.