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Anatoly Leonin

At largeChecked October 18, 2026

Anatoly Leonin, born 1958, Moscow. Charges: Article 212 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Participation in mass riots); “The case of Anatoly Leonin”. Status: at large.

In brief

Moscow · Moscow · Shop assistants · Cases related to mass actions

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Charges

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According to the investigation, at the rally on 6 May 2012, he prevented the detention of aggressive people and struck a policeman two blows with his hand on his back.

Latest event

March 24, 2016 — persecution begins

The case of Anatoly Leonin

Checked October 18, 2026 · no changes since October 15

Criminal case

The case of Anatoly Leonin

There are no other defendants in this case in the database.

Thematic group: Bolotnaya case

Details and sources

Full summary

According to OVD-Info

On 24 March 2016, Leonin was searched and charged with participation in mass riots. Shortly before that, he contacted the police with a statement about the theft of his mobile phone, and thus the investigation established his whereabouts. On 16 June, he was granted amnesty.

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