Vasily Kuchin
Vasily Kuchin, born 1955, Arkhangelsk Oblast. Charges: Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries); “Vasily Kuchin's case of discrediting the RF Armed Forces”. Sentence (June 18, 2024): A fine in the amount of 100 thousand roubles. Status: at large.
In brief
Arkhangelsk Oblast · Arkhangelsk · Anti-war cases
Sentence
A fine in the amount of 100 thousand roubles
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries
Full wording of the charges
The reason for the case was a video on VKontakte that while waging war in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces "do not support international peace and security, do not protect the interests of the Russian Federation and its citizens, but commit deliberately illegal crimes and criminal military actions". In February 2023, Kuchin was fined 35,000 rubles under the administrative article on discrediting the army (part 1 of article 20.3.3.3 of the Administrative Code) because of his comments on VKontakte.
Latest event
June 18, 2024 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict.
Criminal case
Vasily Kuchin's case of discrediting the RF Armed Forces
- Case number
- 1-243/2024
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of Arkhangelsk. A case was brought against him for discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. On 25 June 2024, Kuchin was sentenced to a fine of 100 thousand rubles.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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