Permians submitted an application for a rally against the…
Permians submitted an application for a rally against the persecution of teenagers on political charges. A group of Perm activists submitted notices to the city administration to hold a rally on the birthday of Oryol political prisoner Arseny Turbin — August 19, according to Permian 'Rassvet'.
Consensus
- Permyak activists submitted a notification to the municipal authorities for a rally.
- The rally is scheduled for August 19, the birthday of Arseniy Turbin.
- The activists aim to demand a fair retrial of Arseniy Turbin's case.
- The activists oppose the growing number of political convictions of minors in Russia.
- Arseniy Turbin, aged 15, was sentenced to five years in prison in 2024 for attempting to contact the 'Svoboda Rossii' legion under Article 205.5 of the Russian Criminal Code.
- A case was opened against Turbin in a correctional colony in Perm Krai for mass disturbances.
- Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 415 Russian minors have faced criminal prosecution on political charges.
- The number of new political cases against minors is increasing each year.
- The 'Svoboda Rossii' organization is banned in Russia.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Permians submitted an application for a rally against the persecution of teenagers on political charges — Радио Свобода
- Permians submitted an application for a rally against the persecution of teenagers on political charges — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия