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Nikolai Shcherbakov

Nikolai Shcherbakov was sentenced to 14 years in a strict regime colony for high treason. The prosecution alleged he filmed military graves at a cemetery and sent the information to Ukrainian intelligence services.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Boliyor Khalikov

An Uzbek migrant, Boliyor Khalikov, was arrested in Yaroslavl for tearing a flag featuring military symbols. He faces criminal charges for desecrating symbols of military honor.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Mikhail Bitov

Mikhail Bitov, a National Bolshevik activist, faces criminal charges under the 'Dadin article' for repeated violations of protest laws. He was arrested during a home search on April 1, 2026, and has previously faced administrative fines and arrests for picketing and leafleting.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Nikolai Kharitonov

Nikolai Kharitonov was sentenced to 14 years in a strict regime colony for high treason. He is accused of providing information about air defense systems to Ukrainian intelligence via messenger.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 20, 2026

Uglich, Yaroslavl Oblast

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Netunaeva Veronika Nikolaevna

Veronika Netunaeva, a legal consultant, was sentenced to 6 years in a general regime penal colony for aiding in the preparation of a terrorist act. She was accused of providing information about the Uglich hydroelectric power station to a person claiming to be a Ukrainian soldier.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Zotova Valeria Igorevna

Valeria Zotova was sentenced to 6 years for attempted terrorism, allegedly planning to set fire to a building where aid was being collected for Russian soldiers in Donbas. The defense argues it was a provocation by the FSB.

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LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

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