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Alexander Simonov

Not in RussiaChecked October 18, 2026

Alexander Simonov, born 1983, Voronezh Oblast. Charges: Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries). Status: not in Russia.

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Voronezh Oblast · Voronezh · Anti-war cases

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In November 2022, he was fined 30,000 rubles under the administrative article on discrediting the army (Article 20.3.3 of the Administrative Code) because of two publications in VKontakte condemning the war and accusing the Russian army of crimes.

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June 1, 2023 — persecution begins

Checked October 18, 2026 · no changes since October 15

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A resident of Voronezh. A case was brought against him for discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. In June 2023, his parents were questioned as witnesses in the case.

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