Bryukhanov Sergey Georgievich

In August 2023, a search was conducted in Irkutsk at the home of a local 52-year-old resident, artist Sergey Bryukhanov." "From his house they took all the equipment, including his son's phone and computer. A criminal case was opened against Bryukhanov for participating in the activities of a terrorist organization. According to the security forces, the man drew the sign of the organization Legion 'Freedom of Russia' on the parapet of the embankment. They allegedly found correspondence with a legion representative on his phone. On August 11, 2023, the court chose a measure of restraint for Bryukhano in the form of detention. Later the charges were toughened — charges of treason, assistance and financing of terrorist activities and calls for terrorism were added. On March 14, 2025, the 2nd Eastern District Military Court found Sergey Bryukhanov guilty and sentenced him to 14 years in a strict regime colony with the first 4 years to be served in prison, 1 year of restriction of freedom, and deprivation of the right to engage in activities related to the placement of materials on the Internet for 2 years. On July 30, 2025, the Appellate Military Court increased the sentence to 19 years.