Andrey Vladimirovich Boyarshinov

Case Summary

Andrey Boyarshinov, a tutor and civil activist from Kazan, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for public calls for terrorist activities and justification of terrorism online. The charges relate to comments he made on Telegram regarding attacks within Russia.

Charges (1)

1. Public calls for terrorist activities, public justification of terrorism or propaganda of terrorism, committed using the media, including the Internet

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (3)

• Sentenced for public calls for terrorist activities and justification of terrorism online
• The charges relate to comments he made on Telegram regarding attacks within Russia.
• Boyarshinov denies writing the comments

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