Aleksandra Sergeevna Byzova

Case Summary

Aleksandra Byzova was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in a penal colony for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. This followed prior administrative charges related to her social media posts expressing anti-government sentiments and support for Ukraine.

Charges (1)

1. Public actions aimed at discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, committed by a person after being brought to administrative responsibility for a similar act within one year

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (3)

• Previously fined for discrediting the Russian army.
• Expressed hatred towards Putin due to war in Ukraine.
• Posted about support of Ukraine on social media.

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