Group case of "Free Russia" - "Russian Labor Party" in the city of Sverdlovsk

In 1968 Pestov Viktor G. and Shaburov N.A. created the Free Russia group. 11/07/1969 leaflets were distributed in Sverdlovsk; developed a charter and program, organized in 1971 in the "Russian Labor Party". In 1969-70. distributed leaflets and programs. They demanded the "overthrow of party absolutism", higher wages, increased scholarships, increased rates of housing construction, and expanded ties with the West.

The case was considered by the Sverdlovsk Regional Court at the end of November 1970. Accomplices: Pestov Valery G. (brother of Viktor Pestov), ​​Uzlov V.N., Beresnev V.E. All five are members of the Komsomol, charged under Articles 70, 72, convicted by the Sverdlovsk Regional Court on 22-24.11.1970. Sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.

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