Vyacheslav Yurevich Abramov

Case Summary

Vyacheslav Abramov was sentenced to 6 years and 6 months in a strict regime colony for inciting hatred and involving a person in the organization of mass riots. He has prior convictions for drug offenses, causing grievous bodily harm, and theft.

Charges (2)

1. Actions aimed at inciting hatred or enmity, as well as at humiliating the dignity of a person or group of persons on the basis of belonging to any social group, committed publicly, using the Internet, by an organized group
2. Involvement of a person in the organization of mass riots, accompanied by violence, pogroms, arson, destruction of property, the use of other substances and objects that pose a danger to others, as well as armed resistance to a representative of authority

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Sentenced to 6 years 6 months in prison.
• Charged with inciting hatred and involving in mass riots.
• Prior convictions for drug offenses, grievous bodily harm, and theft.
• Resident of Saint Petersburg.

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