Boris Nadzhevin Fined 10K for Meduza Interview

A departing Russian politician, Boris Nadezhdin, was fined 10,000 rubles for an interview with Meduza. The Nikolsky Court of Moscow found Nadezhdin guilty of participating in the activities of a 'undesirable organization'.

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Boris Nadzhevin was fined 10 thousand rubles by the Nikulinsky District Court in Moscow.
The fine was imposed for participation in the activities of an 'undesirable' organization.
The organization in question is 'Meduza,' which was declared 'undesirable' by Russian authorities.
The basis for the fine was an interview Nadzhevin gave to Meduza, published on July 14.
Nadzhevin had previously been fined 1,000 rubles for displaying nationalist symbols.
Nadzhevin was added to the register of foreign agents by the Russian Ministry of Justice.
Nadzhevin left Russia in early August, announcing his departure via a video from Paris.
The court refused to allow Nadzhevin to participate in the hearing via video link, citing that he had left Russia.
His defense argued that it was impossible to track which media outlets were designated as 'undesirable'.
The court's decision was made the day after Nadzhevin announced his departure from Russia.

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The interview was titled 'Мне нельзя в тюрьму, ясдохну там' and took place in June 2026. — tg_theinsider
Nadzhevin's video from Paris was posted after he announced his emigration. — vm
The case was initiated the day after Nadzhevin's statement about leaving Russia. — tg_echoonline_news
Nadzhevin had planned to run as an independent candidate in the State Duma elections, but was barred due to his foreign agent status and prior fine. — meduza

Coverage (10 sources)

Boris Nadezhdin* fined for participation in an undesirable organization: what amount he must pay — Вечерняя Москва
Court in Moscow fined politician Boris Nadezhdin for his interview — ЭХО / Новости
Court in Russia fined politician Boris Nadezhdin 10 thousand rubles for interview with Meduza — Радио Свобода
Boris Nadezhdin fined 10 thousand rubles for interview with Meduza — Дождь
Court in Russia fined politician Boris Nadezhdin 10 thousand rubles for interview with Meduza — Настоящее Время
Politician Boris Nadezhdin Fined 10,000 Rubles for Interview with Meduza — The Insider
Boris Nadezhdin fined 10 thousand rubles for interview with Meduza. Politician left Russia — Meduza
Politician Boris Nadezhdin fined ten thousand rubles for interview with Meduza, declared in Russia as undesirable organization... — Varlamov News
Politician Boris Nadezhdin who left Russia was fined 10 thousand rubles for an interview with Meduza — Медиазона
Moscow Court fined Nadirgin 10 thousand rubles for participation in an undesirable organization — Москва 24

Boris Nadzhevin Fined 10K for Meduza Interview

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