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Aram Petrosyan

Location unknownChecked October 18, 2026

Aram Petrosyan, Samara Oblast. Charges: Article 148 (part unknown), Russian Criminal Code (Violation of the right of freedom to conscience and religion). Status: location unknown.

In brief

Samara Oblast · Entrepreneurs

Sentence

No information about a verdict.

Charges

Full wording of the charges

According to the investigation, he "used religious symbols and associations in the names and interior designs of his establishments, which allegedly violated the moral and ethical standards of believers.

Latest event

August 1, 2024 — persecution begins

Checked October 18, 2026 · no changes since October 15

Details and sources

Full summary

According to OVD-Info

A restaurateur and the founder and CEO of Aram Group in the Samara region, Petrosyan became a suspect in August 2024 when it was reported that a case had been opened under the article on insulting the feelings of believers. The case is related to the decoration of the restaurant "Sushkin Usyn," where Petrosyan is allegedly involved as one of the suspects.

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