Bontsler Maria Vladimirovna
Bontsler Maria Vladimirovna
Bontsler Maria Vladimirovna, born July 26, 1960, resident of Kaliningrad, citizen of Russia, human rights activist, lawyer of the Bar Association of the Kaliningrad Oblast.
She was initially charged under Article 275.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation ('Cooperation on a confidential basis with a representative of a foreign organisation for the purpose of assisting it in activities knowingly directed against the security of the Russian Federation,' up to 8 years in prison). In March 2026, the charges were reclassified under Article 275 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation ('High Treason').
Deprived of liberty since May 28, 2025.