Vasily Kozlovsky
- Criminal Code
- Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code
- Region
- Volgograd Oblast
- City
- Volgograd
Case summary
A resident of Volgograd. He was prosecuted for insulting the memory of the defenders of motherland land because on May, 9th, 2024, during a festive event in the city, while dancing to the song "Den Pobedi (Victory Day)", he made a gesture similar to the Nazi greeting several times.
Others charged under Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code
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