Beker Orazov
Beker Orazov, Stavropol Krai. Charges: Article 354.1 part 4, Russian Criminal Code (Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War (committed by a group of…); “The case of throwing pine cones into the Eternal Flame in Stavropol Krai”. Sentence (February 26, 2025): 3.5 years in a penal colony settlement, with a 2-year ban on holding civil service positions involving governmental… Status: imprisoned; deprived of liberty since June 3, 2025.
In brief
Sentence
3 years 6 months
3.5 years in a penal colony settlement, with a 2-year ban on holding civil service positions involving governmental authority, organizational, administrative, and managerial functions.
Upheld June 3, 2025
Charges
- Article 354.1 part 4, Russian Criminal Code — Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War (committed by a group of individuals or using mass media or the Internet)
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, on April 7, 2024, he threw pine cones into the Eternal Flame.
Latest event
June 3, 2025 — appeal
The court upheld the verdict.
Timeline
· Appeal ruling
upheld
· Imprisonment begins
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict · 3 years 6 months
· Persecution begins
The case of throwing pine cones into the Eternal Flame in Stavropol Krai
Criminal case
The case of throwing pine cones into the Eternal Flame in Stavropol Krai
Other defendants in the case
- Khamzat Dzhumaev — Imprisoned, 1 year
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Full summary
A resident of Ipatov (Stavropol Territory). A case was brought against him for desecration of symbols of military glory because he, together with another local resident, threw cones into the Eternal Flame. On 26 February 2025, Orazov was sentenced to three and a half years in a penal colony. In addition, he was banned for two years from holding positions in the civil service related to the exercise of functions of a representative of power, organisational, administrative and managerial powers.
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