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The Head Office of the Investigative Committee continues the investigation opened against the leader of the extremist community Misanthropic division (prohibited in the Russian Federation) citizen of Belorussia Dmitry Pavlov suspected of crimes under Part 2 of Article 205.2, Part 2 of Article 280, Parts 1 and 2 of Article 282.1. Parts 1 and 2 of Article 282.2, Part 2, item “c” of Article 282, Part 3 of Article 354.1 of the RF Penal Code (creation and organization of extremist organization; public calls for terrorist attacks and public justification of terrorism; public calls for extremism; inciting hatred or enmity as well as disparagement; rehabilitation of nazism).

Two members and one of the leaders of sections of the organization have been detained in Moscow, Rostov-on-Don and Arkhangelsk. They have been remanded in custody pending trial.

In Russia, Pavlov and his followers are promoting racist and neonazi views in social networks, are publicly calling to terrorism and extremism, inciting hatred and enmity to a number of nationalities, criticizing in disrespectful manner military glory and memorial dates of Russia related to the defense of the country.

The Investigative Committee together with other law-enforcement authorities of Russia continue active efforts to counter extremists and to reveal other members of the said organization to bring them to justice.

Head of Media Relations                                                                                                   V.I. Markin