Angel Aleksandrovich Nikolaev

Case Summary

Angel Nikolaev was sentenced to 14 years and 10 months in a strict regime colony for a series of crimes motivated by his opposition to the war in Ukraine, including arson of a military enlistment office and desecration of graves. He partially admitted guilt but denied intending to commit a terrorist act or desecrate graves.

Charges (5)

1. Terrorist act
2. Vandalism motivated by political hatred
3. Hooliganism motivated by political hatred
4. Desecration of burial sites motivated by political hatred
5. Desecration of the State Flag of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (5)

Key Facts (3)

• Arson of a military enlistment office
• Desecration of graves of soldiers who died in Ukraine
• Protested against the war in Ukraine

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