A court in Moscow has initiated proceedings against stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin, accused of inciting hatred and offending the feelings of believers due to his jokes about Christ and a disabled person, while he denies his guilt.

A court in Moscow has initiated proceedings against stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin, accused of inciting hatred and offending the feelings of believers due to his jokes about Christ and a disabled person, while he denies his guilt.

@meduzalive 19 Jan 2026, 19:15

Comedians in Russia discuss restrictions on jokes, highlighting prohibitions on topics such as power, religion, war, and the LGBTQ community, as evidenced by the case against stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin, accused of inciting hatred.

@meduzalive 19 Jan 2026, 15:16

At the trial of comedian Ostanin, the victims expressed dissatisfaction with his jokes, which offend believers, including Muslims. They noted that such statements are unacceptable, especially in wartime, and called for the defense of their religion.

@ostorozhno_novosti 19 Jan 2026, 12:43

Comedian Artemiy Ostanin has been accused of creating an organized criminal group for developing humiliating short performances, according to the prosecutor's statement in Meshchansky Court.

@ostorozhno_novosti 19 Jan 2026, 11:49