Vladimir Vasilyevich Zhuravlev

Case Summary

Vladimir Zhuravlev, a local historian and activist, is under house arrest for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces. The charges stem from three posts made on the social network VK in a group called "City of Oranienbaum" between April 3-6, 2022.

Charges (1)

1. Public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on the grounds of political hatred

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• A well-known city defender and local historian in St. Petersburg.
• Accused of posting three entries in the social network VK.
• The posts allegedly contained knowingly false information about the Russian Armed Forces.
• The VK community is called "City of Oranienbaum".

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