Sociologist Boris Kagarlitsky was sentenced to a fine of 600 rubles.
The prosecution asked for a sentence Kagarlitsky 5,5 years in prison. In addition to the fine, Kagarlitsky was given a two-year ban on administering websites. He was released in the Komi Supreme Court.
Kagarlitsky was convicted under the article on “public calls for terrorism” due to a post about the bombing of the Crimean Bridge in Telegram channel "Rabkor".
"This is contrary to my principles, my reputation. I've lived long enough to know that laws change. I've always tried to follow them, to be a citizen, to work for the good of my country. I hope for a fair verdict," Boris Kagarlitsky said during his final statement.
The Second Western District Court's on-site hearing on the sociologist's case began yesterday. We learned that Kagarlitsky is being tried on the basis of a denunciation by a United Russia City Duma deputy. Wow Leonid KrasnoperovaHe testified as one of four prosecution witnesses at the trial.
Three other prosecution witnesses were former Rabkor employees. Only one of them spoke in Kagarlitsky's defense, stating that he "did nothing wrong and did not support terrorism."
Boris Kagarlitsky — Russian sociologist, left-wing publicist, video blogger, political science PhD, and lecturer at the Shaninka Institute. One of the prominent left-wing figures in the Soviet dissident movement. Editor-in-chief of the online publication "Rabkor" and host of the YouTube channel of the same name.
The criminal case against Kagarlitsky became known on July 25, 2023. At that time, he was detained and transferred to Syktyvkar.
In early August, leaflets, stickers, and graffiti in support of Kagarlitsky appeared in several Russian regions. At the same time, Boris was added to the register of "terrorists and extremists."
