Vegan Hristolyub Bozhiy

Case Summary

Vegan Hristolyub Bozhiy, a videoblogger from the Voronezh region, was sentenced to 3 years in a penal colony for spreading false information about the USSR during WWII, insulting veterans, and insulting religious feelings. He was initially detained in January 2023 and is currently in custody.

Charges (3)

1. Dissemination of deliberately false information about the activities of the USSR during the Second World War
2. Insulting the memory of defenders of the Fatherland
3. Public actions expressing clear disrespect for society and committed with the aim of insulting the religious feelings of believers

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (3)

• Videoblogger
• Convicted for spreading false information, insulting veterans, and insulting religious feelings
• Detained multiple times

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