The Investigative Committee of the Samara region has opened a criminal case involving a well-known musician and blogger, referred to as Charlotte. The case, which cites three articles, was announced through a public statement shared on a Telegram channel by Ekaterina Mizulina, who leads a civic group focused on internet safety. The communication highlighted that this case concerns the musician’s public statements and online activities in relation to sensitive social topics.
According to Mizulina, the individual is accused of actions described as promoting hostile attitudes toward a national group and engaging in activities that could be interpreted as LGBT propaganda. The proceedings reportedly include charges associated with the rehabilitation of Nazism and statements that could offend religious believers. The public commentary raised questions about the limits of free expression and the balance between artistic freedom and social responsibility.
In a social media post, the critic urged caution and safety for travelers, using a phrase that suggested a safer journey from St. Petersburg to Samara. The message illustrates how public figures’ words can be scrutinized in the context of regional concerns about extremism, misinformation, and the potential harm caused by provocative content.
At the end of June 2023, the public figure publicly burned a Russian passport and requested asylum in Kyiv, a move interpreted by observers as a protest against national policy. Later, it was reported that the person left Yerevan, where they had temporarily resided, and traveled to St. Petersburg, landing at Pulkovo Airport. Upon arrival, authorities reportedly detained the individual and initiated a period of administrative processing that lasted several days, with routine procedures followed by law enforcement.
The individual described their own actions as the result of an obsession with misinformation and asserted a commitment to avoid such behavior in the future. This statement reflects the broader discussion surrounding accountability, media narratives, and the responsibilities of public figures in the digital age.
Earlier, a separate episode involving a well-known television personality included a threat that drew public attention. The incident, tied to a program about a celebrated composer, sparked debates about safety, rhetoric, and the potential consequences of televised content for performers and audiences alike. The retelling of that event underscores the ongoing tension between investigative reporting, public backlash, and the ethics of media coverage in high-profile cases.