Bolotnaya Square case

The Bolotnaya process (correctly: the " Bolotnaya case " or the " Bolotnaya processes ") is a by Investigation Committee of the Russian Federation of tested and matched in some cases to prosecution case of alleged mass riots (Article 212 of the Criminal Code RF) and violence against State representative (Art. 318 of the Criminal Code RF), which is " the million march " is said to have occurred on the march of protesters from the Yakimanka to the Bolotnaya Square in Moscow on May 6, 2012 during the protest. The Bolotnaya process is a collective term and consists of individually -run and has already completed proceedings against Mikhail Kosenko, Maxim Luzyanin, Konstantin Lebedev, which also ended " process of the Twelve " and the composite of the criminal case against the head of the " Left Front " Sergei Udaltsov and Leonid Raswosschajew (main procedure is imminent ).

A total of 27 people are accused, including four women. A Figurant committed suicide, three were convicted, 15 people are in custody, three are under house arrest and has emigrated abroad. More than 1,300 witnesses were interviewed, most of them from security structures. In the course of investigations the homes of Alexei Navalny, Sergei Udaltsov, Xenija Sobchak, Boris Nemtsov, Ilya Yashin and Pyotr Wersilow were searched. At the examination, 200 employees of the examination committees involved.

According to the "Novaya Gazeta", the process of the investigation officers in private conversations is described as politically motivated. The human rights organization Amnesty International has classified three of the defendants as political prisoners.

To support the Figuranten the Bolotnaya process, a committee was founded under the name "Committee May 6 ".

The accused

Vladimir Akimenkow

Born in 1987, activists of the organization " Left Front". Was from 10 June 2012 to mid-December 2013 remand and the Russian Constitution on December 19, 2013 were due to the amnesty law passed by the Duma amnesty on the occasion of the 20th anniversary. He was accused of participating in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF). Akimenkow to have thrown a flag pole on a police officer. The indictment is based solely on the testimony of the OMON policemen Yegorov. He always maintained his innocence.

Because Akimenkows congenital eye disease, several politicians and human rights activists such as Ilya Ponomarev Lyudmila Alekseeva or translated to ensure that Akimenkow receives adequate medical care. During the process Akimenkow complained on 29 October, the deterioration of his eyesight.

Oleg Archipenkow

Born 1985, employees of a tourism agency. He was arrested June 10, 2012, but was not present on May 6 at the Bolotnaya Square, but in the theater space, which is also noted in the court documents. His participation in mass riots accused. After two months in custody, he was subject to the obligation not to leave the country, released. The indictment remains. Archipenkow is not a member of any political movement or party.

Andrei Barabanov

Year of Birth 1990, Artists, convicted in the " process of the Twelve ." Barabanov was arrested on 28 May 2012 and was from then until sentencing on 24 February 2014 in remand. To him, the call to mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 3 of the Criminal Code RF) and the use of force against state officials (Article 318 of the Criminal Code RF) were accused. Thus he threatened a maximum penalty of 13 years in prison. Barabanov said to have entered an OMON unit. He has admitted his guilt in relation to Article 318, however, denies his guilt in relation to Article 212, since there was in his opinion no mass unrest. The court Barabanov guilty on February 21, 2014 and continued on February 24, 2014, the penalty fixed at 3 years and 7 months ' imprisonment without parole.

During the trial, in the " process of the Twelve " stated Barabanows lawyer Svetlana Sidorkina, Barabanov have apologized to the victim. This is said to have accepted the apology and agreed to the setting of the process. Nevertheless, his remand was extended until 24 February 2014.

Maria Baronowa

Born in 1984, member of the Party of the 5th of December. On June 21, 2012 charges against them were prosecuted for the call to mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 3 of the Criminal Code RF ), followed by a maximum of 2 years imprisonment are. Maria Boronowa was allowed during the investigation and during the " process of the Twelve " not leave the country. On December 19, 2013 Maria Baronowa was granted amnesty under the Amnesty Law passed by the Duma on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Russian constitution.

Fyodor Bachow

Year of Birth 1981, chemist. Bachow was arrested on June 10. His participation in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) is accused, after which the maximum sentence of eight years standing. On the advice of the Public Defender Bachow confessed and was immediately detained for two months. After receiving a committed advocate of human rights organizations, Bachow recanted his confession immediately. He spent five months in detention and was released on November 6, 2012, subject to conditions. Since then Bachow not allowed to leave the country, the indictment remains.

Yaroslav Belousov

Born in 1991, a student at the Moscow State University, Defendant in the " process of the Twelve ," has a son. Belousov was arrested on 9 June 2012 and was from then on until the judgment on remand. His participation in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) and violence against state officials (Article 318 of the Criminal Code RF) is accused. He is said to have thrown a OMON policemen with a billiard ball. The Prosecution relies on the testimony of the victim Filippov.

For Belousow the Duma deputy Tetjochin and about 10 local MPs have bailed. The detention was nevertheless extended by the Moscow courts repeatedly, although his relatives were willing to pay a deposit.

Yaroslav Belousov was convicted on 21 February 2014. The announced on February 24, 2014 sentence is 2 years and 6 months imprisonment.

Ilya Guschtschin

Year of Birth 1988, psychology student. According to the investigation committee Guschtschin should have held on 6 May 2012, police officers at his clothes and so hampered him during the arrest of another demonstrators. Guschtschin was arrested on February 6, 2013, his participation in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) and violence against state officials (Article 318 of the Criminal Code RF) is accused.

Alexandra Naumowa ( Duchanina )

Year of Birth 1993, a student at the Moscow State University, condemned the " process of the Twelve ." Duchanina was taken on May 27, 2012, and was located until sentencing on February 24, 2014 under house arrest. She was accused of participating in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) and violence against state officials (Article 318 of the Criminal Code RF). According to the indictment Duchanina to have thrown with asphalt chunks on OMON units. The police are said to have suffered skin redness and pain.

In April 2013, the writer Vladimir Voinovich joined in a video message for Duchanina. According to the biography of Alexandra Duchanina Voinovich was short but interesting. We also see in the photos that serve as evidence, not exactly what object Duchanina throw. In addition, the concerned officer had not been confirmed to have worn in any way harm it. Voinovich also do not believe that such a young woman could hurt such a well protected OMON policemen.

On July 26, 2013 Duchanina married her boyfriend Artem Naumov and took his surname. Duchanina was found guilty on February 21, 2014 the sentence was announced on February 24, 2014. As only one of the eight convicted, she received a suspended sentence of 3 years and 3 months.

Alexei Gaskarov

Year of Birth 1985, a spokesman for the Russian anti-fascist movement, 27 and thus the last defendant in Bolotnaya process. Gaskarov was initially heard as a witness. Status changed but after it should have recognized witnesses. On April 28, 2013 Gaskarov was arrested and has since been in custody. On March 5, 2014, a Moscow court extended the remand until 28 April 2014. His participation in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) and violence against state officials (Article 318 of the Criminal Code RF) is accused. Gaskarov had reimbursed himself indicator for assault by OMON units on 28 May 2012.

Stepan Simin

Born in 1992, a student at the Faculty of Political Sciences at the Russian State University for Humanities, convicted in the " process of the Twelve ." He was accused of participating in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) and violence against state officials (Article 318 of the Criminal Code RF). The Prosecution relies on the testimony of the injured OMON policemen. After this first Simin unrecognized, he charged him later, claiming to have thrown Simin with an asphalt chunks and so broke his finger. According to an expert of the finger was not broken by impact, but by twisting. Simin was held until sentencing on 24 February 2014 in remand. The penalty is three years and six months' imprisonment. The verdict itself was already spoken on February 21, 2014.

Nikolai Kawkassky

Year of Birth 1986, lawyer, human rights activist of the leftist movement, a former defendant in the " process of the Twelve ." Kawkassky was arrested on 25 July 2012. His participation in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) is accused of which carries a maximum sentence of two years standing. Kawkassky is said to have beaten a policeman. An independent investigation by journalists of the Internet portal Grani.ru came to the conclusion that Kawkassky the police can not beat, but had on the contrary, turned away from the blows.

Kawkassky suffering from a variety of diseases. His lawyers pointed with certificates repeatedly pointed out, however, his health awareness condition deteriorated in custody by his own admission on. Kawkassky was until 2 August 2013 remand, after the measure has been converted to house arrest. On 19 December 2013 the case against Kawkassky was adjusted. Kawkassky was amnestied and lifted the house arrest. Kawkassky always protested his innocence.

Alexandr Kamensky

Born in 1977, member of the unregistered party "Other Russia", the status of a suspect. Kamensky was held on 6 May 2012 at the Theatralnaya place and arrested on June 10. However, no charges were filed, which Kamensky was released on June 20 under travel ban. Determines will continue for all three paragraphs of Article 212 of the Criminal Code RF.

Elena Kochtarjowa

Year of Birth 1955, retired. Kochtjarowa accused, thrown on the Bolotnaya Square during mass disturbances bottles and other objects on May 6 at the police, as well as to use of force against two police officers who in turn attempted to arrest a man. On March 25, 2013 Kochtarjowa was questioned by the investigating magistrates and should have towards police admitted their participation in mass riots and violence, according to their statements. Kochtarjowa is at large, the country can not leave though.

Mikhail Kosenko

Year of birth 1975. Kosenko has a disability grade 2 due to an injury, which he suffered during military service. Kosenko is accused of participating in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) as well as life and health at risk dente violence against state officials (Article 318 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF). Then there is a maximum sentence of 18 years in prison. Kosenko to have " more than once by hand and once with the foot against the body of the police " beaten. He was arrested on June 8, 2012.

More than ten years Kosenko announced his disability. The competent doctors and psychologists classified him as adequately and not dangerous. Kosenko took regular medication, to which he was made ​​difficult in custody access.

An investigation at the request of the Committee of the Serbski Science Centre carried out for social and judicial psychiatry expertise Kosenko classified as a non compos mentis. Professionals from the Unabhänigegen Psychiatric Association of Russia analyzed the expertise and questioned the conclusions. Thereupon the May 6th Committee turned to the World Psychiatric Association, with the request to consider the expertise on Mikhail Kosenko.

On 9 November 2012, the trial of Mikhail Kosenko began. On September 6, 2013 his mother died. The journalist Soia Swetowa turned in the course of which the chairman of the Moscow Court with a request to allow Mikhail to attend the funeral of his mother. This request was denied.

The OMON policeman Alexander Kasmin, who appeared as a witness as a victim in the process, admitted that he had Kosenko not seen among the assailant and not remember him. Contrast, two other OMON police officers supported the version of the prosecution. On October 8, 2013 Kosenko was found guilty on two charges, but compulsorily admitted by reason of insanity in a closed psychiatric hospital.

Amnesty International declared Mikhail Kosenko on October 3, 2013 a political prisoner.

Leonid Kowjasin

Year of Birth 1986, actor, journalist, the only one among the Bechuldigten, is not from Moscow. He was arrested on September 5, 2012 in Kirov and transferred to Moscow. He was accused of participating in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF). Due to the indictment, is that Kowjasin should have knocked over six toilets. He admitted, when moving the outhouse (according to photos and videos, there are only three) have helped, but only to protect the people from the attacking OMON units. As participants in mass disturbances, he does not see himself.

Kowjasins lawyer Ruslan Tschanidse presented the court with a guarantee of some Kirov artists. The chief editor of the newspaper, had worked in what Kowjasin, offered to deposit multiple times on a deposit of 750 000 rubles. During the trial because of a complaint by the defense 2012 numerous letters of recommendation from journalists and editors of different media were filed on November 28. However, the appeal was dismissed and held Kowjasin to amnesty on 19 December 2013 remand. He has always denied his guilt.

Sergei Kriwow

Born in 1961, married, father of two, a member of the RPR party Parnas, convicted in the " process of the Twelve ." He was accused of participating in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) and violence against state officials (Article 318 Article 1 of the Criminal Code RF). Kriwow to have a police officer picked up the baton and thus have beaten them. The proof videos but you can see not a single blow Kriwows, also has another person stole the baton. According to the indictment Kriwow to have struck with the baton at the hands of the police, which received these bruises on the back. Kriwow considers himself not guilty.

After the extension of his detention on December 14, 2012 Kriwow announced a hunger strike, which he wanted to force his release. On 14 January 2013, the appeal to the extended detention was rejected, and extended to July 6 on 28 February of the same year. He remained until the sentencing on 24 February 2014 in remand. Previously issued on February 21 already the verdict. Kriwow was thus condemns to imprisonment of 4 years without parole. It's all eight in the " process of the Twelve " condemned the highest penalty.

Konstantin Lebedev

Year of Birth 1979, was a member of the Other Russia party, RPR - Parnas and the Russian Socialist Movement. Lebedev was in October 2012 after the broadcast of the documentary " The Anatomy of Protest", were accused in the left activists call for mass unrest and planning the takeover of power in some regions of Russia, convened by the examination committee for questioning. On October 17, 2012, he was arrested and accused of having helped organize and prepare the mass unrest on the Bolotnaya Square on May 6. Konstantin Lebedev put a full confession. On April 26, 2013 Lebedev was convicted and sentenced to two years and six months in prison.

Maxim Lusjanin

Born in 1976, businessman. He was arrested on 28 May 2012 and for participating in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) accused and violence against state officials (Article 318 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code RF). Lusjanin should have attacked special units, which one of the men said to have suffered an injury in the posterior region. Lusjanin pleaded guilty and avoided thereby an evidence of guilt on the part of the prosecutor's office. The sentence has been passed on 9 November 2012 Maxim Lusjanin was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison.

Denis Lutskewitsch

Year of Birth 1992, student, convicted in the " process of the Twelve ." Lutskewitsch participation in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) and violence against state officials (Article 318 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code RF) has been accused. He is said to have an OMON policemen snatched the helmet and tossed with chunks of asphalt. The prosecution relied on the testimony of the injured party Alexis Traerin. Traerin received after the events at the Bolotnaya Square as a paid compensation by the state apartment. Lutskewitsch himself denies the allegations. He was just a young woman helped, which was dragged away by OMON units. Lutskewitsch is the only one of the defendants, which has numerous injury marks on back, ears and head. In photos that were taken during the arrest, redness of the back can be seen.

Lutskewitschs lawyer Dmitri Dinse submitted to the court before several letters of recommendation job, the university and the neighbors. His mother agreed to put their apartment on the value of more than 4 million rubles as a deposit. Nevertheless, the pre-trial detention has been repeatedly and eventually extended to the sentencing on 24 February 2014. Denis Lutskewitsch was found guilty already on 21 February 2014. Lutskewitsch was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months imprisonment.

Alexander Margolin

Year of Birth 1971, deputy director of a publishing company, 21 are detained in Bolotnaya process. Margolin is accused of participating in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) and violence against state officials (Article 318 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code RF). He is said to have torn a OMON policemen to the ground during the clashes. The videos, on which it has based the charges were not brought before the court. Margolin remains in custody at least until February 4, 2014.

Alexei Polichowitsch

Born in 1990, student, employee insurance, convicted in the " process of the Twelve ." Polichowitsch was arrested on 26 July 2012. He was accused of participating in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) and violence against state officials (Article 318 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code RF). Polichowitsch according to the indictment should have a detainee freed from the grips of the OMON policemen, while the police officers have been injured by the hand. The prosecution relied on the testimony of the victim and on video. Polichowitsch as all eight remaining after the nationwide amnesty accused was found guilty in the process of " Twelve " on 21 February 2014. The sentence, which was announced on February 24, 2014, provides for a prison sentence of 3 years and 6 months.

Leonid Raswosschajew

Born in 1973, businessman. Raswosschajew is married, has two children. He has been politically active since 1998 and a member of the movement " Left Front". He worked as an employee of the State Duma deputies Ilya Ponomarev. Raswosschajew was summoned in October 2012 after the broadcast of the documentary " The Anatomy of Protest", in the left activists call for mass unrest and planning the takeover of power in some regions of Russia were bezichtig, from the examination committee for questioning. Then Raswosschajew left Russia and traveled to Kiev to seek political asylum there. On October 19, 2012 Raswosschajew was kidnapped in Kiev in front of the building of the UNHCR and deported back to Russia. In the time Raswoschaew was allegedly tortured for two days by his own account, after which he signed an admission of guilt. A few days later, on 25 October 2012, Raswosschajew recanted his confession and waiting since then in custody at the beginning of the joint process against him and Sergei Udaltsov for planning and organization of a criminal offense (Article 30, paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code RF) as well as for planning and organizing mass disorder (Article 212 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code RF).

Dmitri Rukavishnikov

Year of Birth 1977, head of the regional department of the movement " Left Front" in Ivanovo, employees of the State Duma deputies Ilya Ponomarev. Rukavishnikov was arrested on April 2, 2013; he is accused of participating in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF). Rukavishnikov to have tried on 6 May 2012 at the Bolotnaya Square, knocking down a mobile toilet. His detention is placed by 6 February 2014.

Anastasia Rybatschenko

Year of Birth 1991, Aktivisti the movement " Solidarnost ", adheres to abroad, wanted by international arrest warrant. 6 May 2012 Google Rybatschenko was held towards the end of the rally on Bolotnaya Square for five days. In July 2012, her mother's home was searched. At that time Rybatschenko held on in Germany and decided for now not to return to Russia. On September 11, 2012 Rybatschenko was nationally advertised for investigation; Finally, charges were levied in December 2012 for participating in mass disorder (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF). These offenses provide for a maximum sentence of eight years' imprisonment.

Currently holds Rybatschenko in Estonia, where she enrolled at Tallinn University of Technology in the Bachelor study program " International Relations ". In Russia Rybatschenko was expelled after investigators had appeared at her university.

In October 2013 Rybatschenko was arrested by decision of the Moscow City Court in the absence and put up for international manhunt. According Rybatschenko the request to Interpol was made in June 2013. Then advised the Prime Minister of Estonia Andrus Ansip, Rybatschenko should formally apply to Estonia and at best, apply for political asylum. This process is completely apolitical, and he was sure that the application would be approved. In response, Rybatschenko published an open letter to Andrus Ansip, in which they pointed out that Interpol had to comply with Article 3 of the own constitution, which forbids tender politically persecuted for international Fahnung. If Interpol comply with its own constitution, they do not need to apply for asylum, so Rybatschenko. Rather, it was her desire to someday return to Russia. As part of the nationwide amnesty Rybatschenko was amnestied in December 2013. She was then also removed from the wanted list.

Artyom Sawjolow

Year of Birth 1979, Defendant in the " process of the Twelve ," a political prisoner by Amnesty International. At its first demonstration Sawjolow was held on 6 May 2012. He is said to have cried out, among others, the phrase " Down with the police state! ". According to acquaintances and friends, but Sawjolow stutters so badly that he can barely speak a sentence without errors to an end. On June 9, 2012 Sawjolow was arrested and participation in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) and violence against state officials (Article 318 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code RF) indicted. He allegedly grabbed a police officer 's arm and tried to drag him into an "aggressive group of people ." The Prosecution relies on the testimony of an OMON policemen, but in which the actions Sawjolows not want to be classified as violence.

The lawyer Sawjolows pointed to his heart problems and called for medical care. Sawjolows father was willing to leave a deposit of 540 000 rubles. Nevertheless, the pre-trial detention has been repeatedly until February 24, 2014, the day of sentencing, extended. The verdict itself was issued already on 21 February 2014. Sawjolow has to serve a term of imprisonment of 2 years and 7 months.

Richard Sobolev

Born in 1990, electrical engineer, is currently looking for work. Sobolev was held on 6 May 2012 at the Theatre Square in Moscow and arrested on 10 June 2012. His participation in mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code RF) is accused. On 9 August 2012, he was released under the travel ban, the charges still remain.

Sergei Udaltsov

Year of Birth 1977, lawyer, left opposition politicians, one of the organizers of the protests of the winter 2011/2012. After broadcasting the documentary " The Anatomy of Protest", in the left activists call for mass unrest and planning the takeover of power in some regions of Russia were bezichtig, investigations were against Udaltsov added and on June 19, 2013 due to planning and organization of a criminal offense (Art. 30 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code RF) and charges levied for planning and organizing mass riots (Article 212 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code RF) against him and Raswosschaew. Udaltsov is by the former Georgian deputies Givi ( Georgi ) Targamadze have accepted money and planned mass riots and attacks throughout Russia and have prepared the riots on the Bolotnaya Square on May 6, 2012. Initially, a court had imposed Udaltsov, not to leave his place of residence without permission, but changed after non-compliance in February 2013 in house arrest. Shall not use the phone or Internet and not make contact with the press. In December 2013, the indictment was referred back by the court to the investigation committee for revision.