Sergey Kuralev
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 280 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Terrorism casesExtremism cases
- Verdict
- Sentence unknown
- Date of verdict
- 2024-10-02
Case summary
A case was initiated on charges of incitement to extremism and terrorism due to posts that, according to the investigation, called for 'an attack on the life of the mentioned state figures to stop their activities,' as well as crimes against members of United Russia and their relatives, and 'persons of various nationalities.' On 7 October 2024, Kuralev was sentenced to a fine of 500,000 rubles.
Others charged under Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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