Man Sentenced for Avoiding Mobilization
Savely Frolov, a 21-year-old Moscow resident, was sentenced to six years in strict regime prison for attempting to flee to Georgia to avoid mobilization, becoming the first person in Russia convicted under the new wording of Article 275 of the Criminal Code for 'preparation to switch sides.'
Consensus
- Savely Frolov is a 21-year-old Moscow resident.
- In autumn 2022, Frolov attempted to flee to Georgia to avoid mobilization.
- Frolov traveled with a backpack containing a sleeping bag, thermal underwear, and hiking boots.
- The investigation classified the items in the backpack as 'items for conducting combat operations.'
- The investigation also characterized Frolov's phone correspondence as evidence of intent to join the 'Freedom of Russia' legion.
- Frolov was sentenced to six years in strict regime imprisonment.
- Frolov became the first person in Russia convicted under the revised wording of Article 275 of the Russian Criminal Code for 'preparation to switch to the side of the enemy.'
- Frolov is currently serving his sentence in IK-6, Pskov region.
- In prison, Frolov requested a dentist visit for inmates.
- Frolov provided testimony against those who severely assaulted another inmate.
- As a result of his actions in prison, Frolov experienced repeated SHIZO, transfer to strict regime conditions (SUS), censorship of letters, and lost chances for early release (UDО).
Coverage (5 sources)
- He simply did not want to go to war — Север.Реалии
- He simply did not want to go to war — Сибирь.Реалии
- In the autumn of 2022, 21-year-old Moscowite Savely Frolov tried to leave for Georgia to avoid mobilization. Until the border he traveled with a hiking... — Север.Реалии
- He simply did not want to go to war — Радио Свобода
- He simply did not want to go to war — Север.Реалии