Migrant children apologized for desecrating Russian symbol

lenta.ru (Russian)

Children of former migrants in Obninsk, Russia, who desecrated a St. George ribbon, have issued a video apology following their actions. The teens were detained on May 11th and are under investigation for desecrating symbols of Russian military glory and potential negligence. Authorities are also considering charges of rehabilitating Nazism and reviewing the parents' citizenship status. Damaging the ribbon can result in fines up to three million rubles or up to three years in prison for those 16 and older.


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