Feb. 4, 2026 Moscow Court Jails Stand-Up Comedian Nearly 6 Years for Alleged Joke About War Veterans

A Moscow court on Wednesday sentenced stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin to five years and 9 months in prison after he was found guilty of “inciting hatred” and “insulting the religious feelings of believers” in jokes he made during performances last year.

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