Krasnov Tuberculosis Research Institute's Former Director Unsuccessful in Gaining Entry to UDO
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Vladimir Krasnov's Justice: A Lengthy Sentence Stands
**Bottom line:** Vladimir Krasnov, former director of the Novosibirsk Scientific Research Institute of Tuberculosis, was handed a combined sentence of 4 years and 6 months in prison by the Novosibirsk Regional Court.
In an unexpected twist, the Novosibirsk Regional Court rejected an appeal from Krasnov's legal team, sticking to the initial decision of the Primorsky District Court denying early release for the ex-director, as reported by the "Courts of General Jurisdiction of the Novosibirsk Region" on VKontakte.
No Early Release for Krasnov
On the heels of this though, the defense filed an appeal against the decision of the Primorsky District Court of Novosibirsk in early April 2025. Alas, their plea fell on deaf ears.
A Tangled Web Unraveled
Unraveling a complex web of deceit and misconduct, multiple criminal cases were opened against Krasnov. On May 20, 2020, he was charged with embezzling over 1.6 million rubles. In July 2021, the prosecutor's office approved a case against him. Krasnov, however, wasn't the sole defendant in this mess. The financial director of the NII Tuberculosis, Elena Guzeenko, was sentenced to three years in prison in August 2020 for fraud and was ordered to compensate a substantial amount to the institute.
Abuse of Office: A Reckless Act
Fast forward to July 2022, the Zaeltsovsky District Court of Novosibirsk delivered a ruling against Krasnov for abuse of office. The court found him guilty of providing LLC "Limpex" with preferential conditions for government procurement of medical supplies from 2011 to 2019. "Limpex" pocketed more than 124 million rubles in illicit gains, while the institute paid the price.
The ex-director inked a pre-trial cooperation agreement and aided the investigation fully. Surprisingly, despite his aid, the court did not mince words and handed him a 3-year sentence in a medium-security correctional facility.
Justice Served, But At What Cost?
Krasnov's story is a stark reminder of the consequences that plague those who abuse their positions of power. His lengthy sentence demonstrates the fight against corruption and the determination to ensure justice is served.
- With his prison sentence of 4 years and 6 months, Vladimir Krasnov, the former director of the Novosibirsk Scientific Research Institute of Tuberculosis, is set to serve time in a medium-security correctional facility until at least 2026, as a result of his abuse of office and embezzlement.
- The rejection of Krasnov's appeal for early release in 2025 indicates a strong stance against such corruption, even within the political and justice systems of Novosibirsk.
- The case against Krasnov and his colleague, Elena Guzeenko, serves as a general-news story illustrating the complex web of deceit and misconduct that can exist within institutions, reaching into the realms of crime-and-justice.
- The quiet progression of the trial, coupled with Krasnov's eventual conviction, hints at the ongoing efforts to maintain security in Novosibirsk and rally against the corruption that has tarnished the reputation of the Novosibirsk Scientific Research Institute of Tuberculosis.
