Ruslan Syvakov
SentencedAge: 27UkrainianArrested: 5 December 2024Sentence: 2 years
Art. 225.2Art. 226
Initially Article 225.2 – Participation in group violence. Requalified to Article 226.
Case Details
Ruslan Syvakov is accused of throwing a stone and injuring a police officer. However, it has not been proven that he actually threw a stone, nor has any injured police officer been identified. He and Sergey Kukharchuk met in Georgia, worked together, and rented an apartment jointly. They were arrested together near their apartment on December 5.
Defense Arguments
Not proven he threw a stone. No injured police officer identified.
Personal Background
27-year-old Ukrainian from Kharkiv region. Area completely destroyed by Russia. Forcibly transferred to Russian territory, later deported to Georgia. Works as welder.
Timeline of Key Dates
5 December 2024
Arrested near rented apartment