Alexander Protasov
Alexander Protasov, born 1985, Krasnodar Krai. Charges: Article 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Financing of extremist activities); “Alexander Protasov's case of financing extremist activities”. Sentence (September 24, 2025): a fine of 500,000 roubles (US$6056). Status: at large.
In brief
Krasnodar Krai · Anapa · Extremism cases, Cases against Navalny/ACF supporters
Sentence
a fine of 500,000 roubles (US$6056)
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, in August 2021, the defendant, while at home, made a transfer of non-cash funds in the amount of 500 rubles (US$6), following a link on the Anti-Corruption Foundation website.
Latest event
October 15, 2025 — added to the rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
Timeline
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Persecution begins
Alexander Protasov's case of financing extremist activities
Criminal case
Alexander Protasov's case of financing extremist activities
- Case number
- 1-201/2025
Thematic group: Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) financing cases
Details and sources
Full summary
Resident of Anapa. A case of financing extremist activity was brought against him because of a 500 roubles (US$6) donation to Anti-Corruption Foundation. On 24 September 2025, the court sentenced him to a fine of 500 thousand rubles (US$6056).
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.