A Russian saxophonist known for his anti-war stance has been transferred from a detention center to a prison infirmary in Samara after reports of an extension of his pretrial detention exposed a serious medical condition. During the hearing on August 28, Andrei Shabanov, who suffers from autoimmune diseases and a serious spinal condition, accused the judge of ignoring his health. He removed his shirt, revealing severe lesions all over his body. Shabanov was arrested in April and charged with making online calls for terrorism, which he and his supporters deny. The charge stems from Shabanov's online posts condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Idel.Realities, click here.
Ailing Anti-War Saxophonist Transferred From Russian Jail To Hospital
Russian saxophonist Andrei Shabanov (file photo)