In Yaroslavl heard the sentence of a man who broke the symbol of military glory of Russia

The regional court sentenced a local resident to imprisonment for public desecration of the symbol of military glory of Russia and the use of violence against a police officer. A 31-year-old local resident, Boliior Kholikulov, appeared in court.

The act, for which Kholikulov was tried, became the property of social networks in May of this year. On May 15, 2026, at about 00:40, being very drunk, he cut off part of the flag with the St. George ribbon, which decorated the lighting support. The torn piece was scornfully wrapped in a fist. And I walked towards the bridge. The video with the flag breaking was published in social networks and outraged Yaroslavl residents.

Camera records revealed the identity of the flag desecrator. But Holikulov distinguished himself again. Bollior was arrested. But on the way to the police department, in a service car, Kholikulov B. attempted to escape, struck several blows in the shoulder and arm of a police officer, causing him physical pain.

During the trial, the defendant pleaded guilty to crimes, refused to testify. He stated that he had not yet realized that the St. George ribbon and its image are a symbol of the military glory of Russia. He tried to escape from the police outfit because he did not know where he was being taken.

Moral harm to the injured police officer Kholikulov B. compensated voluntarily.

By the verdict of the Yaroslavl Regional Court, B. Kholikulov was found guilty of public desecration of the symbol of military glory of Russia (part 3 of Art. 354.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), as well as the use of violence not dangerous to life and health against a government representative in connection with the performance of his official duties (part 1 of Art. 318 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), finally he was sentenced to imprisonment for 1 year 1 month.

The sentence can be appealed.