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01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryRussia
Age / Sex54 · female
Occupation—
Arrested inMaykop, Adygea
Held at—
CategorySocial media
StatusConvicted
Sentence—
Russia · context
1,226documented cases
379 urgent · 72 report torture
Most common grounds
Journalism
125
Unknown
2
Cultural
2
Ethnic
29
Case Summary
Elena Sumina was fined for leaving a comment under an Instagram video criticizing the Russian military operation in Ukraine. She admitted guilt and the case was considered under special procedure.
Key Facts
03 entries- 01Commented on Instagram video criticizing military operation
- 02Admitted guilt
- 03Fine of 209,811 rubles
02Charges
Charges
01 count- 01Spreading fakes about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
Criminal Code Articles
01 articleArt. 207.3
03Analysis
Predicting Vector
Surveillance vector
Surveillance vectorSocial Media Monitoring
Technology usedInstagram
Inferred demographics
80%EthnicitySlavic Russian
Region of originSlavic Russia
ReligionOrthodox Christian
The name Elena is common in Slavic cultures, and the surname Sumina is typical of Russian naming conventions.
04Timeline
Case Timeline
Arrest date
January 1, 2022
05Sources
Data Source
Source vs. PPW analysis
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Cite this case
Political Prisoner Watch. (2026). Case file: Elena Sumina (PPW case cmi885sm). Retrieved July 6, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmi885smo0045li0t6bpxq9dj. Original data from OVD-Info (https://repression.info/ru/persons/elena-sumina).
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