Bontsler Maria Vladimirovna

Bontsler Maria Vladimirovna, born July 26, 1960, resident of Kaliningrad, citizen of Russia, human rights activist, lawyer of the Bar Association of the Kaliningrad Oblast.

Charged under Article 275.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“Cooperation on a confidential basis with a representative of a foreign organisation for the purpose of assisting it in activities knowingly directed against the security of the Russian Federation,” up to 8 years in prison).

Deprived of liberty since May 28, 2025.