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Teen Street Performer Fined for Anti-War Song
10/28/2025
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- The Leninsky District Court in St. Petersburg fined 18-year-old street performer Diana Loginova 30,000 rubles for discrediting the Russian military.
- She performed the anti-war song "Ty Soldat" by exiled musician Monetochka.
- Loginova's lawyer said police did not specify which lyrics were offensive, indicating a lack of evidence for intent.
- Supporters filled the courtroom and applauded Loginova, who appeared tired after nearly two weeks in detention.
