A Ryazan man with a placard “Detain me if there is a war” was questioned by the police

Ryazan Lev Sokolov, who was detained with the poster “Detain me if you are against the war”, told about the torture in the police department.

According to the activist, he was “slapped” several times in the face and punched in the ribs. He was also threatened with rape with mounting foam and “problems” that he, his parents and his lawyer would have. In this way, they sought an explanation from Sokolov and demanded to show the Telegram account.

The activist was held for several hours in the garage and in the police station. In particular, he was asked about his military service and family. An employee of Center “E” also visited him, writes “OVD-Info”.

Sokolov was charged with “discrediting” the Russian army and released from the police. After that, the activist went to the trauma center.

• The administrative article on the discrediting of the Russian army appeared shortly after its invasion of Ukraine. Discreditation in Russia is considered, for example, to use the word “war” instead of “special military operation” in relation to the war in Ukraine. The article provides for a fine of up to 50,000 rubles, and for repeated violations, a criminal case with a penalty of up to five years in prison is threatened.
• During the war in Russia, more than six thousand cases of “discrediting” of the Russian army were initiated, Mediazona calculated.