Act of vandalism in St. Petersburg

On March 29, 2007, fascist symbols and inscriptions were found on seven graves at the cemetery "In Memory of the Victims of January 9" in St. Petersburg, which can be regarded as extremist.

In addition, in one of the cemeteries in the Gatchina region, traces of damage were found on 52 tombstones.

Both facts are being checked, the issue of initiating a criminal case is being decided.

Sources

• Vandals damaged tombstones in two cemeteries // Fontanka.Ru. 2007. March 30.
• Gravestones desecrated in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region // Grani.Ru. 2007. March 30.