Vladimir Efimov

Case Summary

Vladimir Efimov, a journalist and politician, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces and propaganda of Nazi symbols. The case stemmed from a Facebook post comparing a singer to a Nazi character, leading to accusations of displaying Nazi symbols.

Charges (2)

1. Discrediting the Russian Armed Forces
2. Propaganda of Nazi symbols

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Head of a local branch of the Yabloko party.
• Initially fined for displaying Nazi symbols.
• Case involved a Facebook post with a comparison to a "Hitler Youth" character.
• Sentenced to two years' imprisonment in an open prison.

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