Art Director Kondratov Arrested on Treason Charges

Alexander Kondratov, the art director of the Russian series 'Lиквидация,' was arrested in Moscow on charges of state treason after returning from Ukraine to renew his passport. He had been subjected to multiple administrative arrests for minor hooliganism before being charged with treason based on at least six online posts.

Consensus

Alexander Kondratov is a 52-year-old art director who worked on the Russian series 'Lиквидация'.
Kondratov lived in Kyiv from 2012 until 2026 and returned to Russia in May 2026 to renew his passport.
He was detained at Vnukovo Airport on May 5, 2026.
Before being charged with treason, Kondratov was subjected to multiple administrative arrests for minor hooliganisms.
He spent over 70 days in detention under administrative arrest.
On August 5, 2026, a criminal case was opened against him for state treason.
The case was based on at least six internet posts by Kondratov.
On September 10, 2026, the Meshchansky Court of Moscow ordered his detention in pre-trial detention center.
The Moscow City Court upheld the arrest as lawful.
Kondratov received awards including 'Golden Eagle' and TEFI for his work on 'Lиквидация'.

Points of divergence

Alexander Kondratov is 55 years old. — tg_dwglavnoe
Kondratov was initially charged with minor hooliganism involving profanity and disobedience to a lawful authority. — vm
Kondratov may have been detained for a disturbance on a plane and in the airport, and his social media was later checked. — vm
Kondratov was arrested on August 9, 2026. — novaya_eu
The administrative arrests were referred to as 'carousel arrests' — a common practice when authorities prepare for criminal charges. — tg_radiosvoboda
Kondratov spent three months under 'carousel arrests'. — meduza
Kondratov's family remained in Kyiv. — novaya_eu
Kondratov went to Russia despite all warnings. — tg_tvrain
The series 'Lиквидация' was released in 2007 and set in postwar Odessa in 1946. — meduza
Kondratov received the Golden Eagle award in 2008. — tg_dwglavnoe

Coverage (13 sources)

Arrest of the creator of the series 'Liquidation' Kondratov: why he was detained, why he was accused of treason, who he is — Вечерняя Москва
The series 'Liquidation' art director was arrested on a treason case — Новая газета Европа
Production designer Alexander Kondratov, who worked on the series "Liquidation", was arrested in Moscow... — Радио Свобода
The series 'Liquidation' production designer is accused of 'state treason'. He lived in Kyiv — and came to Moscow to change his passport... — Дождь (Telegram)
Artist of the series 'Liquidation' arrested on treason case. He lived in Kyiv and came to Russia to change his passport. — Meduza
Series artist Kondratov arrested in Russia on treason case — DW Главное
TASS: The series 'Liquidation' director arrested on treason charges — Коммерсантъ
In Moscow, the production designer of the series "Liquidation" Alexander Kondratov was arrested in connection with a criminal case on state treason — ТАСС (Telegram)
The series 'Liquidation' art director Kondratov was arrested in Moscow — Вечерняя Москва
In Moscow, a TV series production artist was arrested on charges of treason — Москва 24
Series director of the series 'Liquidation' arrested in the framework of a criminal case on state treason — Фонтанка
Series creator of 'Liquidation' arrested in Moscow on treason case — Вести
Series 'Liquidation' art director accused of treason for internet posts — Медиазона

Art Director Kondratov Arrested on Treason Charges

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