Elena Rodvikova
Elena Rodvikova, born 1974, Komi Republic. Charges: Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)); Article 280 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Public calls for extremism (using mass media or the internet)); “Elena Rodvikova's case on public justification of terrorism and calling for extremism”. Sentence (January 16, 2022): a fine of 330,000 roubles, exemption from payment of court costs. Status: at large.
In brief
Komi Republic · Syktyvkar · Unemployed · Terrorism cases, Extremism cases
Sentence
a fine of 330,000 roubles, exemption from payment of court costs
First instance, October 21, 2021: a fine of 350 thousand roubles
Charges
- Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)
- Article 280 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Public calls for extremism (using mass media or the internet)
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, she published comments that expressed dislike for State Duma deputies, federal officials and President Vladimir Putin and "incitement to commit acts of violence, danger, harm and damage."
Latest event
February 28, 2023 — removed from the rosfinmonitoring list
Timeline
· Removed from the Rosfinmonitoring list
· Persecution ends
· Appeal ruling
sentence changed
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
· Persecution begins
Elena Rodvikova's case on public justification of terrorism and calling for extremism
· Preventive measure: travel ban (written undertaking)
Criminal case
Elena Rodvikova's case on public justification of terrorism and calling for extremism
Details and sources
Full summary
Resident of Syktyvkar, single mother. In February 2021, a criminal case was opened against her for public justification of terrorism and calls to extremism because of her aggressive comments on the adoption of the law on disrespect for authority, on responsibility for fake news, and on exemption from criminal liability for fraud. Because of the blocked bank account, Rodvikova could not receive child support or get a new job. On 29 June 2021, she was searched but nothing was seized. On 22 October, Rodvikova was sentenced to a fine of 350,000 rubles. On 17 January 2022, the appeal court reduced the amount by 20 thousand and exempted Rodvikova from paying court costs.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
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