The case of the “First Department” is in the Supreme Court, Klochkova (Bortnikova) is the most productive judge of the week, prosecution of musician Dmitry Spirin, journalist Ilya Shepelin, lawyer Dmitry Zakhvatov and others. New “foreign agents” - now there are 1,123 of them sociologist Elena Koneva ; "Autonomous action".

48 verdicts in a month is a new record for Russian courts in cases of treason and espionage. All known data for the first quarter of 2026 Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 1,100 people have already been convicted under articles of treason, espionage, confidential cooperation with foreigners and assisting the enemy. The First Department continues to publish data on these cases.

During the investigation of the case, the accused will most likely be asked to enter into a cooperation agreement. Admit guilt, give the necessary testimony, and you will receive a shorter sentence. Is a plea deal as tempting as it seems at first glance? What are the disadvantages and is it possible to refuse this offer without harming yourself? 1 What conditions are required for the transaction? The legal name for a plea deal is a pre-trial cooperation agreement.

Every week we talk about the persecution of people who were included in the register of “foreign agents”. In the new issue: repressions against journalists, news about the Morgenstern criminal case and new fines.

We often see in the news how someone demanded “compensation for moral damage” from someone else. The plaintiff may demand a symbolic amount, or perhaps quite a significant one. How does this procedure work? Who can claim compensation? How to prove moral harm? We answer all these questions in a new memo. 1 What is considered moral damage?

There are many questions regarding Russian legislation on state secrets. We answer some of them honestly. 1 What is the penalty for illegally obtaining state secrets? The punishment depends on which part of Article 283.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation will be used to initiate a criminal case: up to four years in prison - for collecting state secrets in an illegal way: by deception, blackmail, etc.

Every week we talk about the persecution of people who were included in the register of “foreign agents”. In the new issue: analysis of the bill that expands restrictions and strengthens financial control on the part of the Ministry of Justice, news about the criminal case of Monetochka and many, many fines. Missed Friday There is such a tradition: if Friday falls on a public holiday, then, most likely, the Ministry of Justice will prefer rest to new repressions.

Offside. How footballers are persecuted for politics in Russia (and not only in Russia) The FIFA World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, which is also hosted by the USA and Canada. The Russian team misses the tournament due to international sanctions. At the same time, the state is increasingly using repressive mechanisms against athletes whose civic position diverges from the official course.

From a student at Samara Aerospace University. Koroleva becomes a “terrorist” Maria Stroganova studied mathematics and 3D printing at the University of Samara, studied mobile application design in an online project for teenagers, and was engaged in creativity. Now she faces up to 20 years in prison on charges of committing a terrorist attack. Let's tell her story. “I studied at Samara State Aerospace University named after. S.P.

Minimum 478 convicted, total secrecy: the most complete data on cases of treason and espionage for 2025 On April 20, according to its own regulations, the Judicial Department under the Supreme Court of Russia was supposed to publish judicial statistics for 2025, but did not do so. Moreover, data for previous years also disappeared from the department’s website. By June 2026 the situation had not changed.

Given: user xxx0006 left a comment in which an employee of Center “E” found a justification for terrorism or some other sedition. How can a security officer find the author of this comment? A tool with three letters can help him with this: API. In the memo we tell you what it is. 1 What is an API and why is it needed? API (Application Programming Interface) is a software interface that works as a “bridge” between applications.

The courts have examined the cases of at least 15 foreign agents, among them a propagandist The Deputy Minister of Justice said that only 4% of foreign agents included in the register in 2025 received funding from abroad, propagandist Sergei Markov was unable to challenge the fine, and courts in Moscow, Magadan, Yakutia, St. Petersburg and Tyumen continue to fine foreign agents for not reporting to the Ministry of Justice about their earnings and expenses.

By law, those sentenced to imprisonment must serve their sentences in correctional institutions in the region where they lived. At the same time, some people are deprived of the opportunity to be closer to relatives, including foreigners and those convicted of “extremism” and “terrorism.” Who can ask for a transfer closer to their family? What to write in such a statement and where to complain in case of an unreasonable refusal? How does the stage go and how can you prepare for it?

Quiz: Guess the dictator from a quote Reflections on Russia, criticism of imperialism and confidence in one’s own exceptionalism - in the new test we collected quotes from dictators. Try to guess who these phrases belong to. The correct answers are at the end. Question Your answer: Correct answer: Your Answers

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