A. Smirnov
A. Smirnov, Krasnodar Krai. Charges: Article 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Financing of extremist activities); “The case of a Krasnodar region resident of financing extremist activities”. Sentence (December 18, 2024): a fine of 300 thousand roubles. Status: at large.
In brief
Krasnodar Krai · Krasnodar · Extremism cases, Cases against Navalny/ACF supporters
Sentence
a fine of 300 thousand roubles
Upheld October 23, 2025
Charges
- Article 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Financing of extremist activities
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, on 05.08.2021, while at home, using his mobile phone, he watched a video published on 05.08.2021 on the You-tube channel Alexei Navalny under the title "We continue, and we need your help". The content of the video was related to a request for financial assistance to Anti-Corruption Foundation in connection with the decision of the Moscow City Court to recognise AFC as an extremist organisation and liquidate it. He then followed the link in the video's description - ................ - to open a new page in ITS "Internet" and then, following the instructions on the screen and using his mobile phone out of sympathy for the activities of AFC, he made a 1000-ruble transfer to AFC from his bank account or bank card in order to support and ensure the activities of the organisation.
Latest event
October 23, 2025 — cassation
The court upheld the verdict.
Timeline
· Cassation ruling
upheld
· Persecution ends
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Persecution begins
The case of a Krasnodar region resident of financing extremist activities
· Preventive measure: travel ban (written undertaking)
Criminal case
The case of a Krasnodar region resident of financing extremist activities
- Case number
- 1-998/2024
Thematic group: Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) financing cases
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of Krasnodar. A case was initiated against him for financing extremist activities in connection with transfers to the Anti-Corruption Foundation. On 19 January 2024, his home was searched. He signed a recognisance not to leave. On 18 December 2024, S. was sentenced to a fine of 300 thousand rubles.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
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