Aleksandr Vikulov
- Criminal Code
- Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code
- Verdict
- Corrective labour
- Date of verdict
- 2022-09-02
- Region
- Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
Case summary
A resident of Nizhny Novgorod Region. He was prosecuted for rehabilitation of Nazism in connection with an attempt to publish a photo of Marshal Vlasov on the website of the "Immortal Regiment". Vikulov did not admit guilt and stated that he was testing the service. On 2 September 2022, he was sentenced to six months of correctional labour with 10% of his salary withheld and immediately released due to the expiry of the statute of limitations on prosecution.
Others charged under Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code
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