The case was initiated on 7 May 2012 by Russia's Investigative Committee in connection with the events that took place during the opposition rally on 6 May 2012 as a result of clashes between the police and a group of protesters in Moscow. The protesters were marching along the Yakimanka street towards the Bolotnaya square, the planned location of the concluding rally. This case has become notorious due to the numerous violations of both the Russian laws and the rights of the accused by the prosecution.
28 persons had been officially accused, while supposedly around 80 were under investigation by the Investigations Committee.
28.02.2014
Guy Verhofstadt: “Continuous repressions in Russia must stop”
25.02.2014
US Department of State’s Concern over Bolotnaya Verdicts and Detentions
21.02.2014
Amnesty International: “Guilty verdict in Bolotnaya case – injustice at its most obvious”
18.11.2013
ECHR requests info from Russia on Bolotnaya Square case, expects answer by Jan 17 – lawyer
Defendant In Russia’s ‘Bolotnaya’ Case On Hunger Strike For 50 Days
