Garmash Vladimir Aleksandrovich

Case Summary

Vladimir Garmash was sentenced to 3 years in prison for damaging 13 posters promoting contract military service. He expressed remorse and explained his actions as a protest against the war in Ukraine and corruption within the Ministry of Defense.

Charges (1)

1. Public actions aimed at discrediting the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, resulting in property damage

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Convicted for damaging posters promoting contract military service.
• Expressed opposition to the war in Ukraine.
• Cited the loss of friends in the war and corruption as motivating factors.
• The court confiscated his bicycle as a 'tool of the crime.'

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