Danil Berdyugin

Case Summary

Danil Berdyugin was detained in October 2022 at the age of 18. He was accused of preparing for treason and attempting to illegally cross the border. According to the investigation, he 'committed a transition to the side of the enemy, not completed due to circumstances beyond his control.' The case materials are classified, but it is known that Berdyugin was detained at the train station in Kursk. He had previously told his mother he was going to 'help the wounded' on the front, but his mother believed he intended to meet a girlfriend from Kyiv. After his arrest, FSB officers searched his home and reportedly found evidence of a 'request to join a legion,' likely the Legion 'Freedom of Russia'. He was initially arrested three times for refusing to undergo medical examination for alcohol intoxication. The Kursk Regional Court sentenced Danil Berdyugin to 6 years in a strict regime colony.

Charges (2)

1. preparation for treason
2. attempt to illegally cross the border

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