Hieromonk-extremist sentenced for praising General Vlasov
On October 14, the Sverdlovsk Regional Court sentenced 54-year-old Evgeny Pinchuk, who lives in Verkhoturye. The Ural hieromonk-extremist was found guilty of rehabilitating Nazism and public calls for extremist activity. The penalty is 7 years imprisonment. The decision was reported by the press service of the court.
On October 14, the Sverdlovsk Regional Court sentenced 54-year-old Evgeny Pinchuk, who lives in Verkhoturye. The Ural hieromonk-extremist was found guilty of rehabilitating Nazism and public calls for extremist activity. The penalty is 7 years imprisonment. The decision was reported by the press service of the court.
According to the investigation, on December 23, 2024, Pinchuk* left comments under the publication about General Andrei Vlasov. In 1946, he was convicted of treason. In his reports, the author attributed Vlasov the status of a hero and martyr. This episode formed the basis of the prosecution.
In addition, on August 11, 2025, the man published statements in the messenger. They called for extremist activities based on national hatred and enmity.
Pinchuk didn't admit it. He confirmed that he had posted these materials, but insisted that he put a different meaning into them. The court disagreed with his explanations and found him guilty of articles on the rehabilitation of Nazism and public calls for extremist activities.
In addition to 7 years, the sentenced to 3 years banned from administering sites and channels.
* included in the list of terrorists and extremists of Rosfinmonitoring
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