Viktor Konovalov
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war casesTerrorism cases
- Verdict
- Ban on activity, Imprisonment (general regime), Restriction of liberty
- Sentence
- 7 years
- Date of verdict
- 2025-04-07
- Region
- Irkutsk Oblast
- Facility
- ФКУ «ИК № 13 ГУФСИН России по Свердловской области»«Красная утка»
- Address for letters
- 622013, Свердловская область, г. Нижний Тагил, ул. Кулибина д. 61, ФКУ «ИК № 13 ГУФСИН России по Свердловской области»«Красная утка», Коновалов Виктор Борисович, 1979 г.р.
Case summary
A resident of Usolye-Sibirskoye (Irkutsk Region), Konovalov faced charges of publicly justifying terrorism and inciting activities against the security of the Russian Federation. This was, in particular, due to his posts in support of the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion. In November 2024, the case went to trial. On 22 April 2025, Konovalov was sentenced to seven years in a general regime penal colony.
Others charged under Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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