Vitaly Vladimirovich Zhuravlev

Case Summary

Vitaly Zhuravlev was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for discrediting the Russian army on social media. He was previously fined for a similar administrative offense and then charged under the criminal code for his online activity, which included posting a photo of Putin with a critical caption.

Charges (1)

1. Public actions aimed at discrediting the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, committed by a person after being brought to administrative responsibility for a similar act within one year

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (3)

• Posted a photo of Putin on VK with the caption “Zа дебилов без вас меня бы не было”.
• Criticized the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a comment.
• Criticized the head of the volunteer movement "Akhtubintsy for SVO".

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