Overview
- The Office of the President announced the pardons by signed decree published ahead of the New Year and carried by RIA Novosti.
- Officials said 20 of the 22 pardoned individuals had convictions described as extremist in nature.
- The group includes 15 women and 7 men, with 11 reported to have underage children.
- Authorities stated that all those pardoned petitioned the president, admitted guilt, and expressed remorse.
- The statement cited humanitarian considerations, the interests of families, and positive character references, while providing no names or case details.