Unknown male 320
Location unknownChecked against the source: September 5, 2026, 6:09 AM
- Criminal Code
- Article 148 part 1, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 282 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism cases
- Region
- Saint Petersburg
- City
- Saint Petersburg
Case summary
A resident of St Petersburg, together with his lawyer Timur Rzaev, removed Easter decorations from the entranceway of their building. As a result, in April 2025, he was charged with insulting religious feelings and inciting hatred.
Others charged under Article 148 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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