Alsynov (Alchinov) Fail Fattakhovich

Case Summary

Fail Alsynov was sentenced to 4 years in prison for inciting hatred based on nationality after speaking out against gold mining plans in Bashkortostan. The case was initiated after a complaint from the head of Bashkortostan, Radia Khabirov, due to Alsynov's speech at a rally.

Charges (1)

1. Incitement to hatred or enmity, humiliation of the dignity of a group of persons on the grounds of race, nationality, language, origin

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Leader of the Bashkir national movement
• Convicted for speech at a rally against gold mining
• Speech contained statements about other ethnic groups relocating to their homelands
• The criminal case was initiated after a complaint from the head of Bashkortostan

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