Musician Eduard Charlotte, known for his provocative behavior on social media, has found himself at the center of a court case. He is accused of the rehabilitation of Nazism and offending the feelings of believers.
Controversial Videos
The criminal case stemmed from videos Charlotte posted on Instagram. Among them were:
A video in which he breaks the letter Z, painted in the colors of the St. George's Ribbon.
A video in which he is supposedly performing a song performed in underwear set to the tune of “Victory Day”.
Video featuring an insult to Patriarch Kirill, where Charlotte nails a photograph of the head of the Russian Orthodox Church and her military ID to the crucifix.
A video in which he burns a Russian passport and declares its opposition to the war in Ukraine.
The Trial
Initially, Charlotte was also accused of destruction of an official document and inciting hatred or hostility, but the prosecutor's office dropped those charges. According to the website 63.ru, the prosecutor's office dropped only the charge of destroying an official document.
The prosecution requested that Charlotte seven years and five months in prison, as well as a fine of 299,000 rubles.
Repentance and Apologies
After being detained at Pulkovo Airport in November 2023, Charlotte wrote a letter to Patriarch Kirill apologizing. In addition, during the court hearing, he apologized to Vladimir Putin, Ramzan Kadyrov, Ekaterina Mizulina, and singer Yaroslav Dronov (Shaman).
Reaction of the Russian Orthodox Church
The Moscow Patriarchate filed a petition with the court exonerate Charlotte of criminal liability, since he apologized to the patriarch.
What Happens Next to Charlotte
Despite the apology, the trial is continuing, and the question of what punishment the musician will face remains open.
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