Sergei Udaltsov, the Left Front coordinator, is preparing to appeal a recent decision that extended his detention, according to his lawyer Dmitry Agranovsky. The lawyer emphasized that while the activist had no complaints about the treatment or the process, the extension itself remains a matter of concern and will be challenged in court. Agranovsky noted that Udaltsov remains in relatively good spirits, with behavior and mood appropriate to the circumstances, even though the overall situation is clearly weighing on him. The lawyer also confirmed that an appeal would be filed soon, underscoring that the legal team intends to pursue all available avenues to contest the detention extension .
In comments to the press, Agranovsky described the detention extension as unfair, unlawful, and unfounded. He stated that, despite the challenging circumstances, there were no complaints from Udaltsov about the conditions of detention, the procedure, interactions with investigators, or the staff at the pre-trial detention facility. The lawyer highlighted that the environment during the transfer and stay was polite and respectful, even as it did not alter the substantive situation. The plan to appeal the extension remains firmly in place, and the legal team will pursue formal objections in the coming days .
Earlier in January, law enforcement officials conducted searches at the residence of the Left Front leader, Sergei Udaltsov. The following day, a court in Basmanny ordered him held in custody until February 15. Investigators contend that Udaltsov is a suspect in a case involving the legitimization of terrorism, a charge that carries a potential prison sentence of up to seven years. The detention decision has become a central focal point in recent discussions surrounding the case and the broader political context of the charges .
The politician has consistently rejected the accusations. He has argued that the charges are driven by his public posts on social networks in support of members of the Marxist circle in Ufa, framing the case as politically motivated rather than based on substantiated wrongdoing. Udaltsov maintains that his online activity reflects personal political beliefs and support for movements he believes in, rather than any illicit conduct. This stance remains a core element of his defense as the case proceeds .
On February 9, Rosfinmonitoring added Udaltsov to the official list of terrorists and extremists. This designation heightens the public and legal attention surrounding his case and has implications for how supporters and observers view the ongoing proceedings. The development is viewed by many as a broader signal about how the authorities are handling prominent political figures linked to opposition movements .
There was also mention of contributions from a former member of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, who noted that Udaltsov’s addition to the extremists list would not remove his wife, Anastasia, from her post as a State Duma deputy. The remark points to the nuanced effects of such designations on family members and political roles, and it underscores the complex intersection of law, politics, and public life in this case .