Evgeniya Yevtushenko

Evgeniya Yevtushenko is a 27-year-old resident of Tolyatti, Russia, who was sentenced to 14 years in prison for charges related to state treason, terrorism, and disseminating military misinformation. A vocal opponent of the war in Ukraine, Yevtushenko gained attention for her anti-war social media posts and was arrested in July 2023 after being accused of inciting others to join a banned terrorist organization. She has a seven-year-old daughter and has maintained her innocence, stating that her previous online activities were mischaracterized. Her case has drawn public interest due to the controversial nature of the charges and the circumstances surrounding her arrest.