The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has placed Maria Menshikova, the editor of DOXA, on its wanted list. Officials describe her as a person of interest tied to allegations documented in the ministry’s records. Maria Aleksandrovna Menshikova, born March 17, 1994, is listed under a provision of the Criminal Code. The case file remains sealed from public disclosure, and officials have withheld specific details about the charges or the evidence prompting the pursuit. The ministry states that the action is part of ongoing investigations into activities deemed illegal under Russian law, without providing a full public narrative of the case.
Earlier reports from law enforcement suggested that Menshikova posted material on the VKontakte page associated with the DOXA Magazine community that authorities claim facilitated or legitimized extremist actions. The claim centers on theories of violence and terrorism, which officials characterize as a threat to public safety. The posting is described as a pivotal element in the ongoing inquiry into her activities as a public-facing editor.
The inquiry is described as a charge under Part 2 of Article 205.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, a section relating to the dissemination of information that can be read as aiding extremist activities. Officials emphasize that the case involves the editorial process and the spread of statements believed to encourage or normalize extremist acts.
In a related development, November reports confirmed a separate investigation into Loiko, the editor of SOTA. Officials indicate Loiko is accused of publishing material from years past that was interpreted as supporting Hizb ut Tahrī al-Islami, a group designated as extremist under national law. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of media content and the boundaries of permissible discourse under national security rules.
Earlier, Kazan Sovetsky District Court arrested Alsa Kurmasheva, a journalist linked with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty who holds United States citizenship. The organization is listed as a foreign agent by the Russian Ministry of Justice. Kurmasheva faces suspicions related to evading duties under foreign agents legislation. The case underscores the intersection of journalism, international affiliations, and controls on foreign-supported media within Russia.
Another report from the period described a man charged after attempting to set fire to Lenin’s Mausoleum. The incident is cited as part of a broader pattern of protests and actions that authorities tied to political extremism and the protection of national monuments. The episode reflects the public safety concerns that often accompany high-profile political targeting and media scrutiny.