Yana Troyanova
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 282 part 2 item a, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 330.1 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war casesTerrorism casesExtremism casesCases against "foreign agents"
- Verdict
- Imprisonment (in absentia), Fine
- Sentence
- 8 years
- Date of verdict
- 2025-11-13
Case summary
An actress who opposed the war and left Russia. In November 2023, she was added to the register of “foreign agents.” In July 2024, it became known that a case had been opened against her under an extremism article—possibly related to inciting hatred due to an interview on the YouTube channel of Novaya Gazeta Europe. Later, the Investigative Committee reported that she was accused of inciting hatred against Russians. In October 2025, the case went to court, and it was revealed that Troyanova was also charged with publicly justifying terrorism and evading her duties as a “foreign agent.”
On 13 November 2025, Troyanova was sentenced in absentia to 8 years' imprisonment.
Others charged under Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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