The trial in the case of Konstantin Krylov is underway

July 13, 2012 in the Zamoskvoretsky District Court Moscow held the first hearing in the case of Konstantin Krylov, accused of Part 1 Art. 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (inciting national hatred) for speaking at rally "Stop feeding the Caucasus."

Witness at the meeting accusations. Due to the absence of two other witnesses, the meeting was adjourned. Following The meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2012.

Recall that Krylov's xenophobic speech at the rally, in which he was extremely spoke insultingly about "Caucasians", formally falls under composition of Art. 282 (humiliation of dignity on a national basis). However, we We believe that such statements, not connected with any inflammatory appeals should not be the subject of criminal persecution.

Sources

• Based on materials from right-wing radical sites.
• Case No. 1-212/2012 // Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow. 2012.