Nikolai Markin
Nikolai Markin, born 1976, Moscow Oblast. Charges: Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Dissemination of false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government…); “Nikolai Markin's case of "fakes" about the Russian Armed Forces”. Status: at large.
In brief
Moscow Oblast · Ramenskoye · Anti-war cases
Sentence
No information about a verdict.
Charges
- Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Dissemination of false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries
Latest event
May 8, 2026 — persecution ends
Timeline
· Persecution ends
· Persecution begins
Nikolai Markin's case of "fakes" about the Russian Armed Forces
· Preventive measure: travel ban (written undertaking)
Criminal case
Nikolai Markin's case of "fakes" about the Russian Armed Forces
- Case number
- 1-255/2026
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
Former chairman of the Yabloko party branch in Ramenskoye (Moscow Region). On 10 March 2026, he was searched as part of a case on the dissemination of deliberately false information about the Russian Armed Forces. After interrogation, Markin was released on his own recognisance. He claimed that he had not published the posts he was accused of, but talked himself out of it to avoid being taken into custody and toughening the charges. Later in the trial, Markin said he fully supported state policies, including the SWO, and participated in United Russia rallies. On 22 April 2026, the court dismissed his case due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
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