Maxim Tsedenov - Justice for Journalists

Maxim Tsedenov

Affiliated media: YouTube channel ZaanOnline , Video blogger

Incident date: May 31, 2021

Attack type:

  • Fines and other restrictions following administrative offences

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Caucasian Knot

Location: Russia, Republic of Kalmykia, Elista

Additional information:

A court in Elista sentenced Tsedenov to 50 hours of сompulsory community service. The YouTuber was broadcasting live the meeting of the Oirat-Kalmyk people. He was charged with a repeated violation of the procedure for organizing a public event (Part 8 of Article 20.2 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation), although the meeting was held on a private territory and did not require authorization.

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