Elveg Khartskhaev
Elveg Khartskhaev, Kalmykia. Charges: Article 354.1 part 4, Russian Criminal Code (Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War (committed by a group of…); “Elveg Khartskhaev's case of desecration of military glory days”. Sentence (March 24, 2026): 3 years and 6 months of imprisonment in a general-regime penal colony, with a fine of 60,000 rubles, and a 2-year ban on… Status: imprisoned.
In brief
Kalmykia · Elista · Historians
Sentence
3 years
and 6 months of imprisonment in a general-regime penal colony, with a fine of 60,000 rubles, and a 2-year ban on engaging in activities related to website administration and the posting of materials in public information and telecommunications networks, including the Internet
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 354.1 part 4, Russian Criminal Code — Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War (committed by a group of individuals or using mass media or the Internet)
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, in April 2016, the defendant, using a device with access to the information and telecommunications network "Internet", posted on his personal page in one of the social networks for viewing by an unlimited number of people a publication with a negative assessment of the days of military glory and memorable dates of Russia associated with the defence of the Fatherland. In addition, the perpetrator illegally stored explosive devices from the Great Patriotic War at his place of residence, which were seized by law enforcement officers during a search.
Latest event
March 24, 2026 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict: 3 years.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict · 3 years
· Persecution begins
Elveg Khartskhaev's case of desecration of military glory days
· Preventive measure: pre-trial detention
Criminal case
Elveg Khartskhaev's case of desecration of military glory days
- Case number
- 2-2/2026
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Full summary
Historian and archaeologist from Elista. At least until May 2021, he was the head of the records section of the N.N. Palmov National Museum of the Republic of Kalmykia. N.N. Palmov.
In 2025, a case was brought against him for disseminating disrespectful information about the days of military glory because of the 2016 post and storing explosive devices from the Great Patriotic War at his home (we do not consider the second charge to be political). He was remanded in custody after his arrest. On 24 March 2026, Khartskhaev was sentenced to three and a half years in a general regime colony.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
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