Margarita Polevaia
Margarita Polevaia, born 1957, Pskov Oblast. Charges: Article 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Financing of extremist activities); “The Pskov resident's case of financing extremist activities”. Sentence (February 20, 2026): A fine of 300 thousand rubles. Status: at large.
In brief
Pskov Oblast · Pskov · Extremism cases, Cases against Navalny/ACF supporters
Sentence
A fine of 300 thousand rubles
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Financing of extremist activities
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, the defendant, while in Pskov, repeatedly transferred money knowingly intended to support the activities of the extremist organisation Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF).
Latest event
February 20, 2026 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
Criminal case
The Pskov resident's case of financing extremist activities
- Case number
- 1-157/2026
Thematic group: Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) financing cases
Details and sources
Full summary
A librarian from Pskov, she was in favour of preserving the historical image of the city and against the demolition of ancient buildings. A case was brought against her for financing extremist activities due to ACF (Anti-Corruption Foundation) donations. In December 2025, the case went to court. On 20 February 2026, the resident of Pskov was sentenced to a fine of 300 thousand rubles.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.