In his last words to the court on 8 July DMITRIEV explained his own background and how this influenced his work and his decision to foster three-year-old Natasha. (Text first published by Meduza.) Thisis already the second time I've made a closing statement in this endless trial. I'd like to clarify my position and, if … Continue reading Last Words
Day: 22 July 2020
Three years, 6 months
On Wednesday, 22 July 2020, in a damp and windy Petrozavodsk, Victor Anufriev briefly addressed a large crowd of journalists and cameramen and women outside the City Court. According to BELSAT journalist Marina Makarova he indicated that his client Yury DMITRIEV had been found guilty and sentenced to three years six months' imprisonment. Taking into … Continue reading Three years, 6 months
The Dmitriev Affair 