Closure of legal proceedings for former Sochi Mayor and his spouse
A series of legal proceedings are underway for the former mayor of Sochi, Alexei Kopaygorodsky, and his wife Yanina Kopaygorodskaya, as they face charges related to corruption crimes.
The most recent case against the couple, opened in December 2025, involves a bribe of over 43 million rubles from a Sochi businessman. According to the prosecution, the couple demanded a bribe from a Kuban businessman in the form of a significant discount on the purchase of four one-room studio apartments.
In a separate case, Yanina Kopaygorodskaya has been charged with embezzlement and mediation in bribery. The embezzlement is alleged to have occurred through the sale of two land plots, each 787 sq.m., for a low price to a teacher and a doctor, and then being sold for a much higher price. One of the land plots was resold to Yanina Kopaygorodskaya for 7 million rubles.
Alexei Kopaygorodsky, too, has been charged with receiving two large bribes from regional developers, as reported in May. Both Alexei and Yanina Kopaygorodsky have denied all charges.
In a related case, the charges against the trio - Alexei Kopaygorodsky, Yanina Kopaygorodskaya, and Alexander Pasunko - are currently under investigation by law enforcement agencies. The investigation into the case has been completed, and the defendants, including their lawyers, will have access to case materials after the final accusation.
The court has extended Kopaygorodsky's arrest by another three months, until the end of summer, and Yanina Kopaygorodskaya's arrest was extended until mid-August.
As of the latest available information, the former mayor of Sochi and his wife are involved in ongoing legal proceedings related to the Sochi corruption case. They have been accused of embezzlement and bribery connected to the misuse of funds during preparations for the Sochi Olympics. Additionally, a new criminal case was opened against them in July, involving three episodes of legalizing especially large bribes totaling 104 million rubles.
For the most accurate and up-to-date status, checking official court records or verified news sources in Russia specialized in legal reporting on this case is recommended.
- The ongoing legal proceedings against Alexei and Yanina Kopaygorodsky, centered around the Sochi corruption case, include charges of embezzlement, bribery, and mediation in bribery, under the category of 'crime-and-justice'.
- In the realm of 'general-news', the latest development in the Sochi corruption case involves a new criminal case opened against the Kopaygorodskys in July, which accuses them of legalizing especially large bribes amounting to 104 million rubles.
