Sergei Erzhenkov

Case Summary

Sergei Erzhenkov, a journalist, was convicted of vandalism for filming an anti-Putin inscription on a Lenin monument. He was sentenced to restriction of freedom and claims he was beaten during detention.

Charges (1)

1. Vandalism

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (3)

• Filmed the inscription on the monument to Lenin.
• Claims the inscription was intended to draw attention to the condition of cultural heritage objects.
• Claims he was beaten during the detention.