Activist Yaroslav Kostrov was arrested for posting a 2021 election leaflet featuring Instagram and Facebook logos, leading to charges of displaying extremist symbols, and he will be unable to participate in the elections.

Activist Yaroslav Kostrov was arrested for posting a 2021 election leaflet featuring Instagram and Facebook logos, leading to charges of displaying extremist symbols, and he will be unable to participate in the elections.

@meduzalive 14 Jul 2026, 10:47

Yaroslav Kostrov, a city defender from St. Petersburg, was sentenced to 10 days in jail for a 2021 post containing a link to Instagram, which is recognized as an extremist organization.

@ostorozhno_novosti 14 Jul 2026, 09:48