Grigory Arkadyevich Melkonyants

Case Summary

Grigory Melkonyants, co-chairman of the 'Golos' movement, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for organizing the activities of an undesirable foreign NGO. The case is related to the 'Golos' movement's alleged connection to the European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations (ENEMO).

Charges (1)

1. Organization of activities of a foreign or international non-governmental organization, in respect of which a decision has been made to recognize its activities as undesirable in the territory of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Co-chairman of the 'Golos' movement
• Accused of collaborating with ENEMO
• Searches conducted at the homes of 15 activists
• Accused of organizing activities against the constitutional order

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