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Russian street musician found guilty of 'discrediting' the army after she played anti-Kremlin songs
Loginova was fined 30,000 rubles after performing banned anti-Kremlin songs, sparking petitions with over 47,500 signatures and solidarity protests across Russia.
- Diana Loginova, an 18-year-old street performer, was fined 30,000 rubles for 'discrediting' the Russian military after performing Monetochka's song 'You're a Soldier,' which critiques war without mentioning the military explicitly.
- The Leninsky District Court in St. Petersburg found Loginova guilty for her performance of Monetochka's song 'You're a Soldier,' despite the lack of explicit references to the military.
- Loginova's lawyer highlighted that the police did not specify which lyrics were deemed offensive, suggesting the case lacked evidence for political intent.
- Following her court appearance, Loginova's supporters expressed concerns about the risk of further charges against her for discrediting the military.
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Russia sends teen who performed anti-war songs back to jail
A Russian court sent an 18-year-old street musician who performed anti-war songs back to jail on Wednesday after finding her guilty of two more offences, her lawyer told AFP.
·Sanford, United States
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Russian Singer, Jailed For Antiwar Songs, Gets More Jail Time For Explicit Lyric
A St. Petersburg singer whose antiwar songs and impromptu street gigs have drawn an impassioned following had her jail detention extended, after a court ruled one of the lyrics to her music contained an expletive.
·Czechia
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After her appearance in St. Petersburg, the 18-year-old girl was taken away by police officers and could be subject to a second, heavier prosecution, according to independent media.
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