Radik Makaev
Radik Makaev, born 2003, Kursk Oblast. Charges: Article 205.5 part 2 applied with Article 30 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Preparation for participation in the activities of a terrorist organization); Article 275 applied with Article 30 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Preparation for treason against the state (preparation for a crime)); Article 322 part 1 applied with Article 30 part 3, Russian Criminal Code (Attempted crossing of the border of the Russian Federation without proper documents); “Radik Makaev's case of regarding his intention to join the Freedom of Russia Legion”. Sentence (December 21, 2023): 10 years' imprisonment wherein the first 2 years in prison and the rest in a strict regime prison colony; 1 year of… Status: imprisoned; deprived of liberty since June 16, 2023; place of detention: Penal colony No. 4, Orenburg Oblast. Recognition: Memorial: Support for Political Prisoners — recognised as a political prisoner, November 11, 2025.
In brief
Kursk Oblast · Office workers, Athletes · Terrorism cases
Sentence
10 years
imprisonment wherein the first 2 years in prison and the rest in a strict regime prison colony; 1 year of restricted freedom, a fine of 100,000 rubles (≈US$1120 as of December 2023)
Upheld July 23, 2024
Charges
- Article 205.5 part 2 applied with Article 30 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Preparation for participation in the activities of a terrorist organization
- Article 275 applied with Article 30 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Preparation for treason against the state (preparation for a crime)
- Article 322 part 1 applied with Article 30 part 3, Russian Criminal Code — Attempted crossing of the border of the Russian Federation without proper documents.
Full wording of the charges
According to the version of the investigation, Radik decided to join the ranks of the Freedom of Russia Legion.
Latest event
November 11, 2025 — recognised as a political prisoner
Memorial: Support for Political Prisoners
Recognition by rights defenders
- Recognised as a political prisoner — Memorial: Support for Political Prisoners, November 11, 2025
Timeline
· Recognised as a political prisoner
Memorial: Support for Political Prisoners
· Appeal ruling
upheld
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict · 10 years
· Persecution begins
Radik Makaev's case of regarding his intention to join the Freedom of Russia Legion
· Preventive measure: pre-trial detention
Criminal case
Radik Makaev's case of regarding his intention to join the Freedom of Russia Legion
Write a letter
Facility: Penal colony No. 4, Orenburg Oblast
Address (in Russian, as written on the envelope)
460019, Оренбургская область, г. Оренбург, ул. Техническая, д. 2, ФКУ «ИК № 4 УФСИН России по Оренбургской области», Макаев Радик Рафикович, 2003 г.р.
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of the town of Togliatti, judo wrestler. On 16 June, 2023, he was detained in the town of Sudzha (Kursk region). Makaev was taken into custody. He was charged with preparation for high treason, preparation for participation in the activities of a terrorist organisation and attempted illegal border crossing. According to the investigation, he intended to join the Freedom of Russia legion. On 21 December, 2023, Makayev was sentenced to 10 years in a strict regime prison colony. On 13 March, 2024, the court of appeal overturned the sentence and remanded the case for a new trial. On 19 April, 2024, Makaev was again sentenced to 10 years in a strict regime prison colony.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
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