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Mamedov Rafael Ismat ogly

Date of birth: December 25, 2002 (23 years old)
citizenship: Россия
City of residence: Murmansk
Occupation: студент/ка
Article of the Criminal Code:  205.5 ч. 2 ; 275
Pursuit stage:  verdict delivered – appeal pending
Date of arrest:  May 15, 2025
Sentence:  15 лет лишения свободы в колонии строгого режима, из них 3 года в тюрьме, 1 год ограничения свободы
Date of sentencing:  May 27, 2026
Current location:  Remand Prison No. 1, Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for Murmansk Oblast
Hobbies: Интеллектуальные игры, краеведение, история, культура и быт северных народов.

Rafael Mamedov, a third-year student from Murmansk, was accused of participating in the activities of the "Forum of Free Nations of Post-Russia"—initially on charges of involvement in a terrorist organization, and later on charges of high treason. The 23-year-old—a KVN player and academic competition winner—was sentenced to 15 years in prison for administering the Free Lapland Telegram channel and writing three articles.

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