The court upheld the fine imposed on Nikolai Rybakov in the case of "extremist symbols." 

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Vyborg District Court of St. Petersburg to fine Yabloko chairman Rybakov for "displaying extremist symbols." This says on the party's social networks. 

The fine was triggered by Rybakov's post on VKontakte featuring Navalny's photo on the day of his death. However, his photo was not officially recognized as extremist symbolism. confirmed Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Internal Affairs. 

"It's clear that a whole series of cases under the same article against our candidates indicates that public sentiment has changed, and the authorities are sensing it. Therefore, this isn't a fight against extremism, but an attempt to prevent Yabloko candidates from running in the elections."“Rybakov assessed what was happening. 

A total of 13 party members have already been convicted under the article on "displaying extremist symbols." A total of more than 20 politicians have been convicted before the September elections. were blamed in the "demonstration of extremist symbols." 

The party intends to appeal the Supreme Court's decision to the Constitutional Court.