Polina Sergeyevna Evtushenko

Case Summary

Polina Evtushenko, a translator, is accused of multiple crimes including assisting terrorist activities, public calls for terrorism, preparation for treason, and spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces. The charges stem from her online activity and alleged attempts to persuade a resident of Samara to join the Legion "Freedom of Russia".

Charges (6)

1. Assisting terrorist activities
2. Public calls for terrorism using the Internet
3. Preparation for treason
4. Public calls for extremist activity using the Internet
5. Dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation motivated by political hatred
6. Dissemination of information expressing clear disrespect for society about days of military glory, as well as desecration of symbols of military glory of Russia, insulting the memory of defenders of the Fatherland using the Internet

Criminal Code Articles (7)

Key Facts (4)

• Mother of a young child.
• Arrested while taking her daughter to kindergarten.
• Faces a potential sentence of up to 22.5 years.
• The case is being heard in the Central District Military Court in Yekaterinburg, but the hearings are taking place in Samara.

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