As reported by RIA Novosti, attorney Sergei Zhorin stated that if…
As reported by RIA Novosti, attorney Sergei Zhorin stated that if Spirin indeed sells his passport and uses the proceeds to support Ukraine, and his guilt is proven, he could face up to life imprisonment in Russia.
Consensus
- Dmitry Spirin announced an auction to sell pages of his Russian passport.
- The starting price for each page is $50 (approximately 3,800 rubles).
- Spirin stated that all proceeds will be directed toward supporting Ukraine.
- Spirin has been recognized as a foreign agent in Russia since June 2024.
- Spirin recently obtained Argentine citizenship.
- Spirin cannot formally renounce Russian citizenship due to ongoing criminal prosecution and debts in Russia.
- An auction was announced via social media (Facebook).
- Spirin described the action as a 'symbolic farewell' to Russia.
Points of divergence
- The Investigative Committee of Russia opened a criminal case against Spirin on February 9, 2026, under the article on evasion of obligations of a foreign agent. — vm
- The criminal case against Spirin was opened in February (year unspecified), and he was fined 50,000 rubles for violating the procedure of foreign agent activity. — m24
- Spirin was labeled a foreign agent due to his opposition to the Russian military operation in Ukraine and dissemination of false information about the national army. — vm
- Spirin was labeled a foreign agent for opposing the special military operation, spreading false information to create a negative image of Russia and the Armed Forces, and appearing on platforms provided by foreign agents. — m24
- An attorney stated that if Spirin's actions are proven, he could face life imprisonment under Article 275 of the Russian Criminal Code for treason, due to financial support to Ukrainian military structures. — m24
- Spirin was fined twice for failing to comply with foreign agent obligations. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Tarakan! Lead Singer Spirin Starts Selling Passport by the Page — Вечерняя Москва
- Former leader of the 'Tarakan' group Spirin announced an auction for the sale of a Russian passport — Москва 24