Elena Rusakova
- Criminal Code
- Article 284.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code
- Verdict
- Ban on activity, Imprisonment (in absentia)
- Sentence
- 4 years
- Date of verdict
- 2025-10-03
- Region
- Moscow
- City
- Moscow
Case summary
Rusakova is a former Moscow municipal deputy, member of the Yabloko political party. She actively fought against the real estate development. On April 23, 2025, it became known that a case was initiated against her for organizing activities of an 'undesirable' organization; the investigation considers her one of the founders of the 'MPs of Peaceful Russia' association.
Others charged under Article 284.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code
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