Alexander Bastrykin

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Alexander Bastykin is the head of Russia's Investigative Committee (SKR), overseeing high-profile investigations into incidents such as deaths during childbirth, child abuse, accidents at tourist sites, and alleged cult activities. He personally supervises sensitive cases by demanding reports from regional offices, including matters involving children, publicized tragedies, and controversial figures like 'modest guru' Artur Sity. Bastykin has also initiated probes into judicial corruption and publicly advocated for lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 12 years and reinstating the de…

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