Andrei Kotov
Andrei Kotov, born 1976, Moscow. Charges: Article 242.2 (part unknown), Russian Criminal Code (Using a minor with a view to manufacture pornographic materials or objects); Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Organization of the activities of an extremist organization); Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Participation in the activities of an extremist organization); “Andrei Kotov's case”. Status: deceased.
In brief
Moscow · Moscow · Entrepreneurs · Extremism cases
Sentence
No information about a verdict.
Charges
- Article 242.2 (part unknown), Russian Criminal Code — Using a minor with a view to manufacture pornographic materials or objects.
- Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Organization of the activities of an extremist organization
- Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Participation in the activities of an extremist organization
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, he organised tourist trips for LGBT couples. According to the TASS and Telegram channels, he was preparing a New Year's tour for gays to Egypt. Before that, he organised an LGBT cruise on the Volga River.
Latest event
August 7, 2026 — removed from the rosfinmonitoring list
Timeline
· Removed from the Rosfinmonitoring list
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
· Preventive measure: placement in a temporary detention facility
· Persecution begins
Andrei Kotov's case
Criminal case
Andrei Kotov's case
- Case number
- 01-0334/2025
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of Moscow, director of a travel company "Men Travel". On 28 November 2024 his premises were searched. According to him, approximately 15 law enforcement officers were involved; he was assaulted, and his personal data on his mobile phone was examined. A case was opened against Kotov for participation in the activities of an extremist organisation. According to the investigation, he organised tourist trips for LGBTQ+ couples.
On 2 December he was placed in custody. On 5 December it became known that he was placedin a disciplinary cell. He was also charged with the production of child pornography.
On 29 December 2024, Kotov died - according to the official version, he committed suicide.
On 14 November 2025, the court posthumously found the businessman guilty of organising and participating in the activities of an extremist organisation, as well as filming minors for the production of pornography. Due to Kotov's death, the case was dropped.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 242.2 (part unknown), Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.