Andrey Melnikov
Andrey Melnikov, born 1969, Krasnodar Krai. Charges: Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries); “Andrei Melnikov's case of discrediting the RF Armed Forces”. Status: not in Russia.
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Charges
- Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries
Full wording of the charges
In May 2022, Melnikov was fined 30,000 roubles under the administrative article on discrediting the army (Article 20.3.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences) because of a YouTube video entitled "Is the use of nuclear weapons possible? Well, why not?".
Latest event
March 1, 2023 — persecution begins
Andrei Melnikov's case of discrediting the RF Armed Forces
Criminal case
Andrei Melnikov's case of discrediting the RF Armed Forces
Thematic group: Anti-war case
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Full summary
In May 2022, Melnikov was fined 30,000 rubles for violating the administrative article on discrediting the army (Article 20.3.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences) due to a YouTube video titled "Is the use of nuclear weapons possible? Well, why not?". In March 2023, Melnikov's flat was searched, but he had already left Russia by then. Melnikov's wife was not provided with any documents, but was informed that the case was opened under the article on discrediting the army. The police threatened her with the removal of her three minor children, and she was charged with harboring her husband. In May 2023, Melnikov was attempted to be detained in Yerevan. At the same time it turned out that he was put on a wanted list.
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Other people prosecuted under Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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