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Russian Court Sentences Russian-Israeli Scientist Over Navalny Donation

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A Russian-Israeli scientist received a prison sentence for donating to Alexei Navalny's banned anti-corruption group.

A Russian court sentenced Russian-Israeli ornithologist Dr. Sofia Rosenfeld to 3.5 years in prison for making a financial donation to the late Alexei Navalny's anti-corruption organisation. Dr. Rosenfeld maintained she was isolated on a scientific Arctic expedition when the funds were transferred from her account.

The accusationDr. Rosenfeld was convicted of supporting an extremist organisation through financial transfers made in 2021.
The defenseThe scientist argued she had no contact with the outside world during an Arctic expedition when the money left her account.
The backgroundDr. Rosenfeld is an ornithologist with dual citizenship who has resided in Russia for more than three decades.

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The Jerusalem PostMoscow sentences Russian-Israeli scientist to prison over funding Navalny-connected foundationjust now · open ↗

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3.5 yrsprison sentence duration

30 yrsduration of residence in Russia

$30donation amount

Why it matters

Russia has heavily cracked down on domestic opposition figures and organizations, labeling groups linked to the late dissident Alexei Navalny as extremist and penalizing individuals who provide financial or logistical support.

What outlets agree on

Dr. Sofia Rosenfeld, a Russian-Israeli ornithologist, was sentenced to prison in Russia after being convicted over financial contributions linked to Alexei Navalny's organization.

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