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St. Petersburg Court Orders 12–13 Days' Detention for Three Musicians Over Street Protest Songs

Officials say the street set created a forbidden assembly linked to songs labeled extremist, prompting a case for 'discrediting' the army.

Proteste in St. Petersburg bei Kriegsbeginn 2022 (Archivbild)
In Russland müssen drei junge Musiker in Haft, die bei einem Straßenkonzert regierungskritische Lieder gesungen hatten. Wie ein Gericht in St. Petersburg mitteilte, muss die 18-jährige Sängerin Diana Loginowa für 13 Tage in Haft.
Die 18-jährige Musikerin Diana Loginova wurde festgenommen, nachdem sie mit ihrer Band bei einem Straßenkonzert ein regierungskritisches Lied aufgeführt hatte. Ihr drohen bis zu 15 Tage Haft.

Overview

  • Singer Diana Loginowa, reported to be 18, received 13 days in custody for disturbing public order, while bandmates Wladislaw Leontijew and Alexander Orlow were ordered held for 13 and 12 days.
  • Judges ruled that the Stoptime performance near a St. Petersburg metro station constituted an unauthorized gathering that interfered with pedestrian traffic.
  • Investigators have opened a probe into Loginowa for allegedly discrediting the Russian armed forces, which carries significantly harsher potential penalties.
  • Videos circulating online show a crowd watching, dancing, and singing along, turning the street show into a rare spontaneous protest in Russia.
  • The set featured songs by Monetochka, Noize MC, and Pornofilmy, including material authorities had earlier banned or branded extremist.