Sophie Noskova-Avramovic
- Criminal Code
- Article 148 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Verdict
- Sentence unknown
- Date of verdict
- 2024-06-19
- Region
- Saint Petersburg
- City
- Saint Petersburg
Case summary
A resident of St. Petersburg, owner of bars. Due to the design of one of her bars, a case of offending religious feelings was brought against her. This was preceded by a visit to the bar in January 2024 by the head of the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian People's Druzhina, who called on his supporters to "stop" the activities of the bar. On January 31st, more than a hundred people in camouflage and with walkie-talkies arrived at the establishment and interrupted the party taking place there and called the police. On June 19th 2024, Noskova-Avramovich was sentenced to a fine of 30,000 rubles.
Others charged under Article 148 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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