This is how Russian police deal with someone who wrote one comment online. (Video)

Federal police in St. Petersburg recently raided the apartment of a local man accused of inciting hatred and enmity by writing one comment on social media. Police entered Artem Chebotarev's home, tackled him, pinned him on the ground, and tied his hands behind his back. Meduza invites readers to see how Russian law enforcement handles people who write things on the Internet.

Police footage of Artem Chebotarev's detention.

Meduza

This is how Russian police deal with someone who wrote one comment online. (Video)

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