Sofya Vorotintseva
Sofya Vorotintseva, Kaluga Oblast. Charges: Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code (Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War); “Sofya Vorotyntseva's case of burning a fragment of a cigarette pack”. Sentence (April 8, 2026): 100 hours of compulsory labour. Status: at large.
In brief
Sentence
100 hours of compulsory labour
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code — Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, on the night of 8 March 2025 Vorotintseva in the presence of several acquaintances deliberately burned a fragment of a cigarette packet in the Eternal Flame in Borovsk.
Latest event
April 8, 2026 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict.
Criminal case
Sofya Vorotyntseva's case of burning a fragment of a cigarette pack
- Case number
- 2-6/2026
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of Borovsk (Kaluga Region). A case was brought against her for insulting the memory of the defenders of the Fatherland because she burned a fragment of a cigarette packet in the Eternal Flame. On 8 April 2026 Vorotyntseva was sentenced to 100 hours of compulsory labour.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code
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