Sukhorukov Vladimir Nikolaevich

On July 4, 2023, in the city of Pechory, Pskov Oblast, a search was conducted at the home of local resident Vladimir Sukhorukov, 60. They confiscated his computer, phone and Estonian passport from him. A criminal case was opened against Sukhorukov for repeated "discrediting of the army." "The reason for the case was posts and comments on VKontakte, details of the charges are unknown. Before the measure of restraint was chosen, the man was sent to the IVS. The next day, on July 5, the Pskov City Court appointed as a preventive measure for Sukhorukov a prohibition of certain actions: he was prohibited from using the Internet and participating in political events, as well as leaving his home from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Earlier, in April 2022, Sukhorukov was fined in a case of an administrative offense under the article on discrediting the army due to his avatar, status, and signature to videos on his page on VKontakte. On June 3, 2024, the Pechora District Court of the Pskov Region found Vladimir Sukhorukov guilty and sentenced him to a fine of 110 thousand. rubles. The verdict was not appealed and entered into legal force.