Roman Tyurin

Case Summary

Roman Tyurin was convicted for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces and other charges due to his online activity. He was initially fined and later sentenced to a total of 6 years and 3 months in prison; he died in custody in February 2025.

Charges (4)

1. Discrediting the Russian Armed Forces
2. Public justification of terrorism
3. Calls for activities directed against the security of the Russian Federation
4. Repeated demonstration of prohibited symbols

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Posted a link to a video criticizing the Russian military.
• Fined for discrediting the army in May 2023.
• Added to the Rosfinmonitoring List of Terrorists and Extremists.
• Died in custody on February 17, 2025.

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