Woman in Yaroslavl penalized for likening her school attire to Nazi attire.
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In a recent court hearing, Alexandra Bondarenko, a local resident in Yaroslavl, was convicted for comparing a new school uniform standard in Russia to the uniform of Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany. The conviction was heard by the Dzerzhinsky District Court of Yaroslavl on August 5, 2025.
The violation occurred on July 13, 2025, in a group on the social network "VKontakte." In her post about the adoption of a GOST standard for school uniforms, she attached two photos, one of which showed a female school uniform with a shoulder patch featuring the Russian Federation's coat of arms. In her comment, she compared the uniform to a Nazi one.
Bondarenko was charged under Article 20.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (COAO), which targets "public actions expressing clear disrespect for society, as well as the display of Nazi symbols or propaganda of Nazism" in public places. This means that comparing school uniforms to Nazi symbols publicly can be prohibited if it is considered an act of public disrespect or glorification of Nazi ideology, potentially leading to fines or other administrative sanctions.
The exact interpretation can depend on the context, the intent, and how authorities apply the law. However, based on general legal knowledge about Article 20.3 of the Russian COAO, any public use or comparison of school uniforms to Nazi symbols that could be interpreted as promoting or justifying Nazi ideology may be subject to administrative penalties.
The court ordered Bondarenko to delete the comment and fined her 1,000 rubles. The report about this incident was made by the Telegram channel "Be Careful, News."
This conviction serves as a reminder of the strict laws in Russia regarding the use of Nazi symbols and propaganda in public. It is essential for citizens to be aware of these laws and exercise caution when making comparisons that could be perceived as disrespectful or glorifying Nazi ideology.
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