Gennady Sergeevich Kalashnikov

Case Summary

Gennady Kalashnikov was sentenced to 15 years in prison for comments he made on Telegram, including "Death to Putin's Orcs!" and "Glory to RDK!!!" He claims he was tortured by FSB officers to confess.

Charges (3)

1. Facilitating terrorist activities
2. Public justification of terrorism using the Internet
3. Public calls for extremist activities using the Internet

Criminal Code Articles (3)

Key Facts (4)

• Sentenced for Telegram comments deemed to justify terrorism and call for extremism.
• Claims he was tortured by FSB officers.
• Had his phone seized by FSB officers who found negative comments about Putin and positive views of Hitler.
• Has significant health issues.

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