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01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryRussia
Age / Sex51 · male
OccupationResearcher at the Institute of Atmospheric Optics named after V.E. Zuev
Arrested in—
Held at—
Categorytreason
StatusConvicted
Sentence2 years
Russia · context
1,226documented cases
379 urgent · 72 report torture
Most common grounds
Journalism
125
Unknown
2
Cultural
2
Ethnic
29
Case Summary
Anton Klimkin, a researcher at the Institute of Atmospheric Optics, was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison for collaborating with a foreign state. He has been in custody since September 2023.
Key Facts
03 entries- 01Researcher at the Institute of Atmospheric Optics
- 02Participated in international conferences related to lasers
- 03Co-author of many scientific articles
Native-Language SummaryRU • Original
Климкин Антон Владимирович, 51 год на момент вынесения приговора, научный сотрудник института оптики атмосферы им. В.Е. Зуева. Участвовал в международных конференциях, которые касались изучения и применения лазера. Соавтор многих научных статей. 5 июня 2024 приговорён к 2 годам 6 месяцам колонии по ст. 275.1 УК РФ («Сотрудничество на конфиденциальной основе с иностранным государством, международной либо иностранной организацией»). Находится под стражей с сентября 2023 года.
02Charges
Charges
01 count- 01Collaboration on a confidential basis with a foreign state
Criminal Code Articles
01 articleArt. 275.1
03Analysis
Predicting Vector
Surveillance vector
Surveillance vectorUnknown
Inferred demographics
95%EthnicitySlavic Russian
Region of originSlavic Russia
ReligionOrthodox Christian
The name structure and common patronymic/surname patterns are typical of ethnic Russian populations.
04Timeline
Case Timeline
Arrest date
September 1, 2023
Sentence served
2y 10mo / 2 years
05Sources
Data Source
Source vs. PPW analysis
Political Prisoners SupportCase facts, charges, dates, and status.
PPW analysisRisk, surveillance & sentence estimates — probabilistic, not the source's reporting.
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Political Prisoner Watch. (2026). Case file: Klimkin Anton Vladimirovich (PPW case cmi8b9u9). Retrieved July 6, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmi8b9u9q001qlipfd0r6bln8. Original data from Political Prisoners Support. Memorial (https://memopzk.org/figurant/klimkin-anton-vladimirovich/).
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