Nikita Yuferev

Case Summary

Nikita Yuferev, a municipal deputy from St. Petersburg, is facing a criminal case for discrediting the Armed Forces. The case was triggered by tweets explaining his refusal to pay a fine for discrediting the army and discussing an article about his municipality.

Charges (1)

1. Discrediting the Russian Armed Forces

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Facing a criminal case for discrediting the Armed Forces.
• The case was triggered by tweets about his refusal to pay a fine.
• He sent an appeal to the State Duma demanding Putin's impeachment.
• Left Russia in October 2022.