Case identifier RU-CMI8
Urgency: Medium
Age: 57 YRS
Arrest location: village of Izhma, Komi Republic
Category: Social media
Alexey Semyonov
Alexey Semyonov was initially fined for a VKontakte post criticizing the war in Ukraine. He later faced criminal charges for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces and insulting a government official, stemming from environmental activism and protests. He was initially sentenced to compulsory labor and a fine, but the fine was later waived due to the statute of limitations.
LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026
Trial status: Convicted