Andrey Klochkov
Andrey Klochkov, Primorsky Krai. Charges: Article 213 part 3, Russian Criminal Code (Hooliganism involving explosives); Article 223.1 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Illegal manufacture of explosives (by prior conspiracy)); “The case of Vitaly Nalivkin and the grenade launcher shooting.”. Sentence (December 26, 2025): 6 years of suspended imprisonment. Status: at large.
In brief
Primorsky Krai · Artists
Sentence
6 years
of suspended imprisonment.
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 213 part 3, Russian Criminal Code — Hooliganism involving explosives
- Article 223.1 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Illegal manufacture of explosives (by prior conspiracy)
Full wording of the charges
The cause for opening the case was a video from a comedy YouTube show about a fictional MP Vitaly Nalivkin, in which he fires a grenade launcher at a bag of explosives, but misses and hits a billboard advertising United Russia, Russia's ruling political party.
Latest event
December 26, 2025 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict: 6 years.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict · 6 years
· Persecution begins
The case of Vitaly Nalivkin and the grenade launcher shooting.
Criminal case
The case of Vitaly Nalivkin and the grenade launcher shooting.
Other defendants in the case
- Semen Vavilov — At large, 6 years
Details and sources
Full summary
Resident of Primorsky Krai, director of a humorous YouTube show about a fictional deputy Vitaly Nalivkin. On 4 November 2021, his studio was searched as part of a hooliganism case brought over a video in which "Nalivkin" (Andrei Neretin) fires a grenade launcher at a bag with explosives left at a bus stop, but misses and hits a United Russia party advertising banner. At the same time, according to Klochkov, the film crew chose a deserted location far from residential neighbourhoods and observed safety precautions. After that, the filming location was checked by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, which gave a conclusion that there was no damage. On 4 October 2024, Klochkov was also charged with illegal manufacture of explosives by a group of persons. On 26 December 2025, he was sentenced to six years' suspended sentence.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 213 part 3, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.