Sergei Litvinov
- Criminal Code
- Article 282 part 2, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 282.1 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism cases
- Verdict
- Suspended prison sentence
- Sentence
- 3 years 6 months
- Date of verdict
- 2025-10-06
- Region
- Moscow Oblast
- City
- Sergiyev Posad
Case summary
On 17 April 2025, it became known that Litvinov was detained in Nizhny Novgorod as part of the case of the Natsdem telegram channel, which spoke against migrants, as well as against the Russian authorities and war. Litvinov was accused of participating in the activities of an extremist community and incitement to hatred. On 6 October 2025, he was sentenced to three and a half years of probation.
Others charged under Article 282 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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