Sergey Kuralev
Charges: Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)); Article 280 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Public calls for extremism (using mass media or the internet)); “The case of Sergey Kuralev regarding calls for extremism and terrorism.”. Sentence (January 30, 2025): a fine of 500 thousand roubles. Status: location unknown.
In brief
Sentence
a fine of 500 thousand roubles
First instance, October 2, 2024: a fine of 500 thousand roubles
Charges
- Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)
- Article 280 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Public calls for extremism (using mass media or the internet)
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, he posted on VKontakte with calls 'to commit an attack on the lives of the aforementioned state figures in order to stop their activities,' as well as to commit crimes against members of United Russia and their relatives, and 'persons of various nationalities.' This was due to his dissatisfaction with domestic policy, including 'managerial decisions in the migration sphere,' and his dislike for President Vladimir Putin and the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov.
Latest event
January 30, 2025 — appeal
The court changed the sentence.
Timeline
· Appeal ruling
sentence changed
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
Criminal case
The case of Sergey Kuralev regarding calls for extremism and terrorism.
Details and sources
Full 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.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
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