Ruslan Marsovich Bayazitov

Case Summary

Ruslan Bayazitov was sentenced to 5 years in a general regime colony for inciting hatred or enmity in a Telegram chat. He made statements advocating violence against those who support the "Special Military Operation" in Ukraine.

Charges (1)

1. Incitement to hatred or enmity, committed publicly on the Internet, with the use of violence or the threat of its use

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (3)

• Made statements advocating violence against supporters of the SMO in a Telegram chat
• Statements recorded and published by other chat participants
• Previously fined for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces

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