​​"An ardent non-systemic opposition figure"*. Who is Vladimir Zolotarev? Vladimir Zolotarev is a 50-year-old taxi driver from Komsomolsk-on-Amur, who became known after June 4, when he set fire to the National Guard building in Komsomolsk-on-Amur in protest against the military invasion of Ukraine. He was charged with “attempt to commit a terrorist act” (part 3 of article 30, part 1 of article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Earlier, in the spring, a criminal case had already been opened against Vladimir for “inflicting non-life-threatening violence against a representative of the authorities” (part 1 of article 318 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). So, on March 12, traffic police officers stopped Zolotarev. Being emotionally tense due to the events in Ukraine, Vladimir spoke sharply about the policemen — as representatives of the authorities that unleashed this war. In response, the police began to twist Zolotarev. According to investigators, at that moment Vladimir hit the police lieutenant with the back of the head (!) Also at that time, cans of gasoline and a crowbar were found in the trunk of Zolotarev’s car, which later served as the basis for allegations that he was preparing attacks on the departments of the FSB and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the presentation of another charge — in “preparing to commit a terrorist act” (part 1 article 30, part 1 article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Then, in March, Vladimir was placed under house arrest, which he violated in order to carry out his action. On the charges against him, he faces up to 15 years in prison. Vladimir partially admits his guilt on the charges — he admits the fact of a blow by a policeman, but not intentional. He considers it absurd that his actions are characterized as "preparation and attempt to commit terrorist acts." “All of Russia, in a symbolic sense, is now on fire,” Zolotarev said of his act. It is worth noting that Vladimir from the first day of the war opposed it, and before that he went to rallies in support of Alexei Navalny. Zolotarev's personality is quite multifaceted and amazing: he is very interested in the world of science, especially anthropology, astronomy and physics. Also, he opposes cruelty to animals and gradually refuses the products of their exploitation. Recently, Vladimir became interested in the topic of feminism. ✉️📦 Address for letters: SIZO-1, 6 Znamenshchikova st., Khabarovsk, 680038 Zolotarev Vladimir Georgievich, born in 1972 📧 It is possible to send via the electronic service "FSIN-pismo" (sending from anywhere in the world, subject to payment by a Russian card) and the volunteer resource "Rosuznik" (sending from anywhere in the world and the ability to remain anonymous). How to write a letter to a prisoner if you are not in Russia? 💰 Account details to help Vladimir Zolotarev (funds will be used to pay for parcels and work as a lawyer in the future): 💳 Sberbank card: 4817 7603 2102 1739 (Evgenia) 🪙 PayPal: solidarity_zone@riseup.net (marked “for Zolotarev”). 🥷 Cryptocurrency (be sure to write to us at solidarity_zone@riseup.net if you transfer cryptocurrency to support Vladimir Zolotarev): Monero: 4B1tm6boA5ST6hLdfnPRG2Np9XMHCTiyhE6QaFo46QXp6tZ7Y6nJjE43xBBTwHM84bWwexR8nS4KH36JHujjc1kC8j2Mx5e Bitcoin: bc1qn404lrshp3q9gd7852d7w85sa09aq0ch28s3v4 Ethereum: 0x7CE361fA7dAb77D028eaEF7Bbe2943FDF0655D3E USDT (TRC20): TRcCUHKSMY7iLJPvbDxLc6ZnvAud72jTgj Other altcoins: https://nowpayments.io/donation/solidarityzone Solidarity Zone provides comprehensive assistance to Vladimir Zolotarev. * This is how Zolotarev was described by a RIA Novosti source in law enforcement agencies. #english Illustration: Mari Msukanidze / Mediazona