Alexander Kulakov
Alexander Kulakov, Oryol Oblast. Charges: Article 354.1 part 3 applied with Article 33 part 5, Russian Criminal Code; “The case of painting over graffiti with the St George's ribbon in Orel”. Sentence (September 3, 2024): a fine of 900 thousand roubles. Status: at large.
In brief
Oryol Oblast · Oryol · Manual workers · Anti-war cases
Sentence
a fine of 900 thousand roubles
Upheld November 18, 2024
Charges
Full wording of the charges
The investigation alleges that in April 2022, Kulakov filmed Stepan S. painting over graffiti in the shape of the letter Z, accompanied by the inscription "We do not abandon our own" and the St. George's ribbon.
Latest event
November 18, 2024 — appeal
The court upheld the verdict.
Timeline
· Appeal ruling
upheld
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Persecution begins
The case of painting over graffiti with the St George's ribbon in Orel
· Preventive measure: travel ban (written undertaking)
Criminal case
The case of painting over graffiti with the St George's ribbon in Orel
- Case number
- 2-9/2024
Other defendants in the case
- Stepan Sitnik — At large
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of Orel was prosecuted for desecration of symbols of military glory after he videotaped another defendant in his case, Stepan Sitnik, painting over with white paint a graffiti in the shape of the letter Z, which also featured the slogan "We do not abandon our own" and a St. George's ribbon. Kulakov was initially released under recognizance not to leave, but the charge was later reclassified to aiding desecration. On September 3 2024, Kulakov was sentenced to a fine of 900 thousand rubles.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia