A Russian court on January 11 sentenced a man to 18 months in prison for posting a photo online of male genitals with a St. George's ribbon tied to them in May 2023. Vladimir Yarotsky was found guilty by Krasnodar’s Pervomaisky District Court of desecrating a symbol of Russia's military glory. In December 2022, Russia criminalized the desecration of the St. George ribbon with a punishment of up to five years in prison. The orange-and-black-striped ribbon, which dates back to 1769, has become a symbol of support for Russia's war in Ukraine. To read the original story by Current Time, click here.
Russian Man Gets Prison Term For Posting Photo Of St. George's Ribbon Tied To Male Genitals
The orange and black striped St. George's ribbon has become a symbol of support for Russia's war in Ukraine. (file photo)