Anton Goncharov
- Criminal Code
- Article 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism casesCases against Navalny/ACF supporters
- Verdict
- Fine
- Date of verdict
- 2025-01-14
- Region
- Altai Krai
- City
- Biysk
Recognition by human rights organisations
- Recognised as persecuted on political groundsby Memorial: Support for Political Prisoners, 17 December 2024
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Case summary
A resident of Biysk (Altai Krai), a neurologist with years of experience. A case of financing extremist activities was brought against him due to donations to FBK. The prohibition of certain actions was chosen for Goncharov as a measure of restriction. In November 2024, the case went to court. On 14 January 2025, Goncharov was sentenced to a fine of 420 thousand rubles.
Others charged under Article 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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Source: this person’s record in the OVD-Info political persecution database
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