Evgeny Kruglov

Archaeologist. Kruglov was detained in July 2022, when he was on an expedition in a forest in the Tyumen region. He was taken to Omsk and interrogated, after which he was released, promising that he would be sent for a psychological examination within a few days. On 11 August, the court ordered Kruglov to undergo a comprehensive in-patient examination. On 16 August he was admitted to hospital. After the court started considering the case, Kruglov tried to leave the country, but on the way he was detained by FSB officers, after which the court placed him in custody. On 12 December 2022, Kruglov was sentenced to eight months of correctional labour.