Vologda Boiler Operator Released After 3-Year Prison Term
Vladimir Rumyantsev, a former boiler operator from Vologda, was released in February 2025 after serving three years in prison for anti-war statements and operating a private radio station. He now lives a secluded life and has preserved hundreds of letters and postcards sent to him during his incarceration.
Consensus
- Vladimir Rumyantsev was sentenced to three years in prison for anti-war statements.
- He was also charged for operating a private radio station called 'Radio Vovan'.
- The radio station broadcast music and, after the start of the war, transmissions from media closed in Russia.
- Rumyantsev was released in February 2025.
- After his release, he resumed working as a boiler operator.
- He lives a secluded life following his release.
- During his imprisonment, he received hundreds of letters, postcards, and drawings from strangers.
- He returned from prison with five packages of postcards, which he now keeps at home.
- He recalled being surprised when letters addressed to 'Rumyantsev' were read aloud in the prison canteen.
Points of divergence
- The article was published jointly with the media project 'Govorit NeMoskva'. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- The article was published with the participation of the project 'Govorit NeMoskva' and includes a note that both 'The New Tab' and 'Govorit NeMoskva' are listed in the register of foreign agents. — tg_baikal_people
Coverage (2 sources)
- Rumyantsev, Rumyantsev, Rumyantsev. How lives a Vologda stoker who spent three years in prison for anti-war statements and a home radio station — SOTAvision
- Rumyantsev, Rumyantsev, Rumyantsev. How lives a Vologda stoker who spent three years in prison for anti-war statements and a home radio station — Люди Байкала