Roman Matveev
Roman Matveev, born 1986, Moscow Oblast. Charges: Article 282 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Incitement of hatred or enmity); “The Case of the Seven Demotivators”. Sentence (February 18, 2015): The criminal case is to be terminated due to the expiration of the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution. Status: at large.
In brief
Moscow Oblast · Domodedovo · IT specialists · Extremism cases
Sentence
The criminal case is to be terminated due to the expiration of the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution.
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 282 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Incitement of hatred or enmity
Full wording of the charges
The investigation revealed that he had published graphic images and statements containing negative assessments and attitudes, along with insulting expressions directed towards religious groups, specifically Orthodox Christians and Muslims. His actions included comparing them to fascists and expressing hatred, hostility, and cynicism towards them.
Latest event
March 19, 2015 — removed from the rosfinmonitoring list
Timeline
· Removed from the Rosfinmonitoring list
· Persecution ends
· First-instance verdict
case dismissed
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
· Persecution begins
The Case of the Seven Demotivators
Criminal case
The Case of the Seven Demotivators
Details and sources
Full summary
The case was initiated based on a complaint about the publication of demotivators (pictures accompanied by satirical, humorous inscriptions) on a religious topic on a city forum. Matveev faced work-related issues as a result of the investigative actions. In February 2015, the case was dismissed due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 282 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.