Arseny Leoshko and Alexander Ershov

Case Summary

Two Natsbol activists, Arseny Leoshko and Alexander Ershov, were detained at a rally in Tomsk against the blocking of Roblox. Ershov was released without charges, while Leoshko was released after giving an explanation. Police demanded Ershov sign a contract to fight in the war with Ukraine, threatening to send him to the front by force.

Key Facts (4)

• Detained at a rally against the Roblox ban
• Police demanded one activist sign a contract to fight in Ukraine
• The rally was authorized but moved by the authorities
• Party emblem was the reason for interest of law enforcement agencies

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