October 20, 2026, 11:08 AMRSSRU

Yuri M.

At largeChecked October 18, 2026

Yuri M., Stavropol Krai. Charges: Article 148 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Public insult of religious feelings); Article 213 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Hooliganism (group, with weapons, or against a government official)); “The case of burning he Gospel on a barbecue grill”. Sentence (September 5, 2024): One year and ten months of conditional sentence with a probationary period of two years. Status: at large.

In brief

Stavropol Krai · NULL · Students

Sentence

1 year 10 months

One year and ten months of conditional sentence with a probationary period of two years

Verdict September 5, 2024

Upheld November 6, 2024

Charges

Full wording of the charges

The reason for the case was the publication on Instagram about the killings of civilians in Bucha.

Latest event

November 6, 2024 — appeal

The court upheld the verdict.

Checked October 18, 2026 · no changes since October 15

Timeline

  1. · Appeal ruling

    upheld

  2. · First-instance verdict

    guilty verdict · 1 year 10 months

  3. · Preventive measure: pre-trial detention

  4. · Persecution begins

    The case of burning he Gospel on a barbecue grill

  5. · Preventive measure: placement in a temporary detention facility

Criminal case

The case of burning he Gospel on a barbecue grill

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Full summary

According to OVD-Info

A resident of Novoalexandrovsk (Stavropol Krai). On 3 May 2024, a case was opened against him in connection with a video of three young men burning the Gospel on a brazier. The next day he was placed in custody. On 5 September 2024, he was sentenced to one year and ten months of conditional imprisonment with a probationary period of two years.

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