Mahomed Suleymanov
Mahomed Suleymanov, born 1989, Astrakhan Oblast. Charges: Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)); “The case on public justification of terrorism in the Astrakhan region”. Sentence (September 16, 2024): a fine of 400,000 roubles, a ban on administering websites for a period of two years. Status: at large.
In brief
Sentence
a fine of 400,000 roubles, a ban on administering websites for a period of two years
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)
Full wording of the charges
The case was initiated over the publication in a Telegram channel of materials said to “justify the activities of a pro-Ukrainian terrorist organisation”.
Latest event
September 16, 2024 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Persecution begins
The case on public justification of terrorism in the Astrakhan region
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
Criminal case
The case on public justification of terrorism in the Astrakhan region
- Case number
- 1-386/2024
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of the Astrakhan region, Suleymanov was charged in August 2024 with publicly justifying terrorism, following the publication of materials in a Telegram channel alleged to have endorsed the activities of a pro-Ukrainian terrorist organisation. On 16 September 2025, he was sentenced to a fine of 400,000 roubles.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.