A criminal case has been opened against a Circassian activist

Circassian Media journalist and Circassian activist Larisa Tuptsokova, who lives in Georgia, announced that a criminal case has been opened against her in Russia for participating in an extremist organization. The publication previously reported on attempts to use a fake website to link her to the "Circassian Cultural Center," which is recognized as extremist in Russia.

Tuptsokova announced this on her Facebook page, emphasizing that she does not have detailed information about the case but has always conducted transparent and lawful activities. She expressed regret that criminal cases have been opened for free expression.

The situation escalated after a report on the Adygeya State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, in which Tuptsokova, who collaborates with Circassian Media, was mentioned as having ties to foreign organizations and Circassian diaspora figures abroad who spread "anti-national narratives." The Circassian Media publication was identified as a project of the "Circassian Cultural Center," affiliated with the Georgian Ministry of Culture. A fake website for the "Circassian Cultural Center" was subsequently created, citing Circassian Media employees. The Russian Ministry of Justice had previously included this center in the non-existent "Anti-Russian Separatist Movement," which has been designated as extremist.

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