Priest, formerly of the Russian Orthodox Church. He was charged with disseminating fake information on the Russian Armed Forces because of his stance against the war and was sentenced to three years of prison. After being released, he emigrated to France.
Name
Ioann Kurmoyarov
Field of activity
Religious organizations
Recognitions
Status
Foreign agent
Year of recognition
2025
Inclusion date
15.08.2025
Reason for recognition
Disseminated fake information on the rulings made by bodies of public power of the Russian Federation and their policy, as well as on the Russian Orthodox Church. Spoke against the special military operation, disseminated fake information aimed at forming a negative image of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Took part in creating and disseminating reports and materials of foreign agents for an unlimited circle of persons, as well as in disseminating reports and materials of an organization included into the register of foreign and international organizations whose activity has been deemed undesirable in the territory of the Russian Federation. Currently lives outside of the Russian Federation.
Chronology
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Addition to the list: Foreign agent
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