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Sergei Briukhanov

Sergei Briukhanov

Irkutsk

54 yr old (born in 04.06.1971)

Address: 600020, ул. Большая Нижегородская д. 67, Владимирская область, г. Владимир, ФКУ «Тюрьма № 2 УФСИН по Владимирской области» «Владимирский централ», Брюханов Сергей Георгиевич, 1971 г.р.

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Resident of Irkutsk. According to his son, he was detained because he "drew on the fence an insult against Putin and symbols" of the Freedom to Russia Legion. During the search, according to his son, they found correspondence with representatives of the legion. On the 11th of August 2023, the Irkutsk resident was placed in custody. Later, it became known that he was charged with participation in the activities of a terrorist organisation, high treason, appeal to terrorism, inducement to terrorism and training for terrorist activities. On the 13th of March 2025, Briukhanov was sentenced to 14 years in a strict regime colony. On the 30th of July 2025, the appeal court increased the sentence to 19 years.

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Address: 600020, ул. Большая Нижегородская д. 67, Владимирская область, г. Владимир, ФКУ «Тюрьма № 2 УФСИН по Владимирской области» «Владимирский централ», Брюханов Сергей Георгиевич, 1971 г.р.

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