Udmurt activist Ivan Merezhnikov has been released from house arrest.

Five months later, the court accepted the defense's arguments and denied the investigation's request to extend the house arrest, according to the public group "Let's Discuss Votkinsk."

Activist from Votkinsk He was detained by FSB officers on June 11 and placed under house arrest. He is accused of publishing personal information. Maria Zametayeva - the illegitimate daughter of the city mayor Alexey Zametaev. The official's family wrote denunciations against Merezhnikov.

Before his arrest, the activist fought against environmental problems in the city and region, writing about officials and deputies.

In July, a municipal deputy from Votkinsk held a picket in support of Ivan. Alexander Mazunin. He called the criminal case against the activist politically motivated and stated that Merezhnikov was being kept under house arrest to prevent him from engaging in public activity and interfering with corrupt officials.

Another local resident had previously held a picket, holding a sign that read, "No to lawlessness by the security forces! No to repression of activists! Free Ivan Merezhnikov!"

Residents of Votkinsk continue to support Merezhnikov today: "Now we need to cancel the decision to initiate the case and demand rehabilitation," "Ivan, with his return from long-term leave."