Russian authorities blocked bank accounts and real estate… (счёт · мероприятие · фестиваль)
Russian authorities blocked bank accounts and real estate transactions for approximately 100 individuals linked to the 'SlovoNovo' cultural festival and the 'Dar' literary prize without court rulings, criminal charges, or public notification. The actions were reportedly based on an unofficial 'secret list' of terrorists and extremists, using powers granted to a interagency commission in 2025.
Consensus
- Russian authorities blocked bank accounts and real estate transactions for around 100 people without court rulings or criminal proceedings.
- The affected individuals were primarily associated with the 'SlovoNovo' cultural festival and the 'Dar' literary prize.
- The blocking actions were reportedly based on a non-public, unofficial list of terrorists and extremists.
- The Mежведомственная комиссия по противодействию финансированию терроризма и экстремистской деятельности has authority to freeze assets without a court verdict or criminal case.
- The 'SlovoNovo' festival and the 'Dar' prize have been designated as 'foreign agents' in Russia.
Points of divergence
- Approximately 100 people were affected, including prominent cultural figures; some invited guests withdrew from the festival after the blockages. — tg_astrapress
- Only 15–20 of the affected individuals had assets in Russia; others had no property there and were already labeled as foreign agents or extremists. — novaya_eu
Coverage (2 sources)
- Scores of participants in opposition events abroad had their accounts frozen in Russia without a court ruling or notification — ASTRA
- Russia freezes assets of about 100 participants in opposition events abroad without a court ruling or case filing — Новая газета Европа