Карелин Сергей Валентинович
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Sergei Karelin, a video operator and journalist who collaborated with Associated Press and Deutsche Welle, was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in a general regime colony for participating in an extremist community. He has been in custody since April 27, 2024.
Arrest Date
April 27, 2024
Sentence Length
5 years
Карелин Сергей Валентинович родился 11 февраля 1983 года, гражданин России и Израиля, житель Москвы, видеооператор, журналист, сотрудничал с Associated Press и Deutsche Welle. 15 апреля 2025 года приговорён к 5 годам и 6 месяцам колонии общего режима по ч. 2 ст. 282.1 УК РФ («Участие в экстремистском сообществе»). Лишён свободы с 27 апреля 2024 года.
Based on shared charges, location & timing
Moscow, Moscow
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Moscow
Ufa
Moscow
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