A Russian musician, best known as the leader of the band Nogu Svelo!, has become the subject of an administrative case in Moscow. The case concerns alleged discrediting of the Russian military, a charge that has drawn attention from local authorities and observers alike. The information comes from the press service of the Khoroshevsky District Court of Moscow and has been reported by RBC.
The case file confirms that an administrative protocol was opened against Maxim Sergeevich Pokrovsky on March 13. The court press secretary, Elena Torosova, indicated that charges involve discrediting the Russian Armed Forces, with a court hearing scheduled for March 27. This notification was issued by the court as part of its routine procedural announcements.
Under current Russian law, the maximum penalty for public actions deemed to discredit the armed forces is a fine that can reach fifty thousand rubles. This framework governs the potential consequences Pokrovsky could face should the court find merit in the charges.
Pokrovsky has not publicly commented on the opening of the case. Reports indicate that he currently resides in the United States.
Since the start of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, Pokrovsky has released a number of songs and videos that critique the actions of the Russian authorities and express opposition to the conflict. Among his works is a track titled We Don’t Need War, and he has organized concerts in support of Ukrainian hospitals and refugees. These activities have been cited by supporters and critics in discussions about the broader cultural response to the conflict.
The court’s decision to register the administrative case against Pokrovsky became a matter of public record on March 13, with observers noting the potential implications for artists and public figures voicing dissent during tense political times.