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First Case Under New Law Targets Online Extremist Searches

11/7/2025

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Authorities in Sverdlovsk region opened the first case under a new law penalizing online extremist searches.
The defendant is Sergei Glukhikh, 20, from Kamensk-Uralsky, charged under Article 13.53.
His internet provider reported him to the FSB after viewing information on the Azov Brigade and the Russian Volunteer Corps.
The law also imposes VPN penalties, with fines up to 1 million roubles for organizations.

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Story summary

Authorities in Sverdlovsk region opened the first case under a new law penalizing online extremist searches.
The defendant is Sergei Glukhikh, 20, from Kamensk-Uralsky, charged under Article 13.53.
His internet provider reported him to the FSB after viewing information on the Azov Brigade and the Russian Volunteer Corps.
The law also imposes VPN penalties, with fines up to 1 million roubles for organizations.