A Moscow court sentences exiled comedian Semyon Slepakov (in absentia) to 400 hours of community service over a song mocking Putin as an ‘eternal little president’
A Moscow court sentenced comedian Semyon Slepakov in absentia to 400 hours of community service under Part 2 of Article 330.1 of Russia’s Criminal Code for violating the requirements imposed on “foreign agents,” the independent Russian outlet Mediazona reported.
A Moscow court has sentenced exiled comedian Semyon Slepakov to 400 hours of community service due to a song he posted on Instagram in January 2026. The post mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin as an "eternal little president." According to investigators, Slepakov violated the requirements for "foreign agents" by not including the necessary disclaimer.
Russia's Justice Ministry had designated him a "foreign agent" in April 2023. Slepakov has a history of satirical songs, including those targeting political subjects, and previously performed on comedy shows and TV series.
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