Sokolov Andrey Nikolaevich
Case Information
- Region of case initiation:
- Voronezh Oblast
- Charges:
- Art. 205.2 CC RF Part 2
- Sentence:
- ₽500000 fine
- Case categories:
- Anti-war case, Freedom of speech
- Rosfinmonitoring status:
- Added 19 сент. 2025 г.
Case Description
In Voronezh, in late September 2025, a criminal case was opened against 28-year-old local resident Andrey Sokolov. He was accused of publicly justifying terrorism. According to the investigation, in May 2024, Sokolov, being dissatisfied with the policy of the Russian authorities and the conduct of the "special military operation, posted comments in a public community of one of the social networks containing signs of justifying terrorism. There is no information about the measure of restraint. On December 16, 2025, the 2nd Western Military District Court found Andrey Sokolov guilty and sentenced him to a fine of 500 thousand 5. rubles with deprivation of the right to engage in activities related to administering websites on the internet for 2 years.
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