Afanasev Andrei Nikolaevich

Case Summary

Andrei Afanasev was sentenced to 1 year in a settlement colony for desecrating symbols of military glory by posting an image comparing the St. George ribbon to Nazi symbols. The charges stem from his assertion that the St. George ribbon was only used by 'Vlasovites' during World War II.

Charges (1)

1. Rehabilitation of Nazism, that is, desecration of symbols of military glory of Russia, committed publicly using the Internet

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Posted an image on Odnoklassniki comparing the St. George ribbon to Nazi symbols
• Accused of spreading false information about historical facts of the Great Patriotic War
• Previously fined for displaying Nazi symbols
• Supports the movement "citizens of the USSR"

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