Sergey Vladimirovich Mazin

Case Summary

Sergey Mazin was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months of forced labor for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces online. He had previously been fined for a similar administrative offense related to reposting anti-war content on VK.

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 the same act within one year

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Previously fined for discrediting the Armed Forces.
• Reposted videos on VK that criticized the Russian military.
• Sentenced to forced labor with wage deductions.
• Court cited political hatred as a motivating factor.

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