Andrey Kuznetsov
- Criminal Code
- Article 214 part 1, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 243.4 part 2 item b, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war cases
- Verdict
- Mandatory community service
- Date of verdict
- 2022-06-22
- Region
- Arkhangelsk Oblast
- City
- village of Karpogory
Case summary
Resident of the village of Karpogory (Arkhangelsk region), senior citizen. A case was opened against him for vandalism and damage to monuments related to the Great Patriotic War. According to the investigation, he made anti-war inscriptions on buildings and a memorial plaque of a war participant. Kuznetsov admitted guilt; the case was considered in a special procedure. On June 22, 2022, the court sentenced him to 360 hours of community service.
Others charged under Article 214 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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