Support The Moscow Times!

'Pearl Ensign' Charged

St. Petersburg police officer Vadim Boiko, who was filmed beating peaceful protesters at a July opposition rally, has been charged with abuse of authority, the local branch of the Investigative Committee said Thursday.

The man, nicknamed “Pearl Ensign” by bloggers who initiated a campaign to find and prosecute him, faces up to seven years in prison if convicted of the charges. Boiko has denied wrongdoing, the committee said. 

(MT)


… we have a small favor to ask.

As you may have heard, The Moscow Times, an independent news source for over 30 years, has been unjustly branded as a "foreign agent" by the Russian government. This blatant attempt to silence our voice is a direct assault on the integrity of journalism and the values we hold dear.

We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. Our commitment to providing accurate and unbiased reporting on Russia remains unshaken. But we need your help to continue our critical mission.

Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just 2. It's quick to set up, and you can be confident that you're making a significant impact every month by supporting open, independent journalism. Thank you.

Continue

Read more