Armenian authorities launch criminal probe into Russian blogger over derogatory remarks
Armenian prosecutors have opened a criminal case against Russian blogger Nadezhda Pirozhkova following controversial comments online about a national holiday.
Armenian law enforcement has initiated a criminal investigation against Russian blogger Nadezhda Pirozhkova, who has resided in Armenia for eighteen months. The legal action follows public outrage over videos she published online criticizing Vardavar, a traditional Armenian holiday where people splash water on each other. Pirozhkova described the festival as aggressive and made insulting statements regarding the local population. Her comments generated widespread backlash across social media, prompting authorities to open a case addressing public incitement of hatred or discrimination. If convicted, Pirozhkova could face imprisonment under Armenian criminal law.
Sources: JAMnews