Nikolay Dmitrievich Dayneko

Case Summary

Nikolay Dmitrievich Dayneko, a poet, rock musician, and civil activist from Moscow, was sentenced to 4 years in a general regime colony. He was convicted for humiliating the dignity of a social group and making public calls against the security of the state.

Charges (2)

1. Humiliating the dignity of a social group with threats of violence using the Internet by an organized group
2. Public calls for activities directed against the security of the state committed by an organized group

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (1)

• Participant in 'Mayakovsky readings'

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