Mikhail Igorevich Ishchenko

Case Summary

Mikhail Ishchenko was sentenced to 10 years in prison for burning a Russian flag and planning to join the Russian Volunteer Corps in Ukraine. He was previously convicted of counterfeiting.

Charges (3)

1. Desecration of the State Flag of the Russian Federation
2. Hooliganism based on political and ideological hatred
3. Preparation for participation in military actions on the territory of a foreign state against the interests of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (4)

Key Facts (4)

• Burned a Russian flag in Khimki
• Planned to join the Russian Volunteer Corps in Ukraine
• Previously convicted of counterfeiting
• Sentenced to 10 years in prison

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