Polina Kostikova
Polina Kostikova is a 21-year-old student from the State University of Education in Russia. She gained notoriety for her alleged involvement with terrorist organizations, specifically the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) and Azov, both of which are banned in Russia. Kostikova was arrested in early March 2024 under suspicion of recruiting for these groups and was placed under house arrest. However, she attempted to escape to Georgia, leading to her transfer from house arrest to a detention center. If convicted, she faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
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Polina Kostikova, a student at the State University of Enlightenment, was detained for attempting to escape to Georgia while being accused of recruiting for terrorist organizations.
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Russia:
Polina Kostikova, a student at the State University of Enlightenment, was detained for attempting to escape to Georgia while being accused of recruiting for terrorist organizations.
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Russia:
Polina Kostikova, a second-year student at the State University of Enlightenment, was placed in pre-trial detention for attempting to escape to Georgia.
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