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01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryRussia
Age / Sex54 · female
Occupation—
Arrested inMaykop, Adygea
Held at—
CategorySocial media
StatusConvicted
Sentence—
Russia · context
1,245documented cases
387 urgent · 76 report torture
Most common grounds
Journalism
125
Unknown
2
Cultural
2
Ethnic
31
Case Summary
Elena Sumina was fined for leaving a comment under an Instagram video criticizing the Russian military operation in Ukraine. She admitted guilt and the case was considered under special procedure.
Key Facts
03 entries- 01Commented on Instagram video criticizing military operation
- 02Admitted guilt
- 03Fine of 209,811 rubles
02Charges
Charges
01 count- 01Spreading fakes about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
Criminal Code Articles
01 articleArt. 207.3
03Analysis
Predicting Vector
Surveillance vector
Surveillance vectorSocial Media Monitoring
Technology usedInstagram
Inferred demographics
80%EthnicitySlavic Russian
Region of originSlavic Russia
ReligionOrthodox Christian
The name Elena is common in Slavic cultures, and the surname Sumina is typical of Russian naming conventions.
04Timeline
Case Timeline
Arrest date
January 1, 2022
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06Sources
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Cite this case
The Detained. (2026). Case file: Elena Sumina (TD case cmi885sm, record version 2026-05-26). Retrieved July 16, 2026, from https://thedetained.org/prisoners/cmi885smo0045li0t6bpxq9dj. Original data from OVD-Info (https://repression.info/ru/persons/elena-sumina).
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