Perm Journalist Fined for Naming Abusive Military Officer
As 'Mediazona' found out, after the article was published, relatives of Yasev started contacting law enforcement and oversight agencies, complaining that the article revealed the name and surname of a captain as well as beaten soldiers.
Consensus
- An administrative case was opened against Perm journalist Olga Yakunchenko under Article 17.13, Part 2 of the Russian Code of Administrative Offenses.
- The case concerns the disclosure of the name of a military officer involved in abuse.
- The article in question was published in January 2026 by the publication 59.ru.
- The article focused on Captain Ivan Yasyrev from Perm, who allegedly beat soldiers during service in Balashiha, Moscow Oblast.
- The case was filed after the article's publication, with the protocol submitted to court on August 17.
- The court date has not yet been set.
- Ivan Yasyrev was previously sentenced in May 2025 to four years in prison for abuse of power with violence.
- Yasyrev admitted guilt but described his actions as 'slaps' given 'as a lesson' and 'without intent'.
- The article revealed the names of both Yasyrev and the abused soldiers.
- Relatives of Yasyrev reportedly filed complaints with law enforcement and oversight bodies after the article's publication.
- The case was discovered by Mediazona through a court website.
Points of divergence
- One of the soldiers beaten by Yasyrev was a 23-year-old reconnaissance medic who had participated in the war against Ukraine, suffered internal bleeding, had his spleen removed, and nearly died. — mediazona
- Yasyrev claimed he was willing to perform tasks in the war in Ukraine even not as a commander. — mediazona
- The punishment for ordinary citizens under Article 17.13 is a fine of 20,000 to 40,000 rubles. — mediazona
- Yasyrev was also stripped of his rank after the conviction. — mediazona
Coverage (3 sources)
- Administrative case filed against Perm journalist for revealing name of soldier who beat troops — "Media Zone" — Радио Свобода
- Administrative case filed against Perm journalist for revealing name of soldier who beat troops — "Media Zone" — Idel.Реалии
- Protocol was drawn up against a Perm journalist for revealing the name of a captain who beat a soldier until he lost his spleen — Медиазона