Sergey Plechov
Sergey Plechov, born 1969, Chuvashia. Charges: Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Participation in the activities of an extremist organization); “The case of ‘citizens of the USSR’ in Chuvashia”. Sentence (December 13, 2024): 3 years of imprisonment, suspended, with a probationary period of 3 years. Status: at large.
In brief
Chuvashia · Cheboksary · Extremism cases
Sentence
3 years
of imprisonment, suspended, with a probationary period of 3 years
Upheld February 28, 2025
Charges
- Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Participation in the activities of an extremist organization
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, he actively tried to attract new supporters to his ranks, and also demanded that civil servants and heads of institutions transfer their positions and buildings to the banned organization.
Latest event
February 28, 2025 — appeal
The court upheld the verdict.
Timeline
· Appeal ruling
upheld
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict · 3 years
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
Criminal case
The case of ‘citizens of the USSR’ in Chuvashia
Other defendants in the case
- Svetlana Plechova — At large, 3 years 6 months
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of Chuvashia. A case was brought against him and his wife for participation in the activities of an extremist organisation due to their involvement in the movement of "citizens of the USSR" (the so-called "Novokuibyshevtsy"). On December 13, Plechov was sentenced to three years probation.
Other people prosecuted under Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.