Sergei Maslov
- Criminal Code
- Article 128.1 part 2, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 128.1 part 5, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 354.1 part 2 items v, g, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 354.1 part 4, Russian Criminal Code
- Verdict
- Mandatory community service
- Date of verdict
- 2021-04-06
- Region
- Bryansk Oblast
- City
- Bryansk
Case summary
Sergei Maslov is a resident of Bryansk, a former serviceman, lawyer, and blogger. He regularly criticized the governor of the Bryansk Region. A case was opened against him for defaming the governor’s father, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War. In 2021, Maslov was fined for 1 million rubles. On 13 January 2023, the court granted the bailiff’s motion to replace the fine with community service due to non-payment and sentenced Maslov to 320 hours of compulsory community service.
Later, a case was opened against Maslov, himself a retiree, for defaming the governor himself and insulting a veteran. He was released under a pledge not to leave the area. On 18 April 2025, Maslov was taken into custody — according to the press release, for violating the conditions of his pretrial release twice. In June, a jury began hearings on Maslov’s case. On 8 October, the jury acquitted him, and Maslov was released from custody. On 24 December 2025, the appellate court overturned the acquittal and returned the case to the court of first instance.
Others charged under Article 128.1 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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