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Svetlana Darova
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birthday
1949-02-14
current location
На свободе
region
Cherkessk
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A resident of Karachay-Cherkessia, a supporter of the "citizens of the USSR" movement. She was on trial for participation in the activities of an extremist community and is on a recognisance not to leave the country. On 14 July 2025, Darova was sentenced to seven years' suspended sentence. On 4 February 2026, the court of appeal reduced the term by one year.
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