Kamardin is a poet belonging to the Kabardian ethnic minority in Russia. He was beaten and violently raped by Russian authorities in September 2022 for his poetry readings during an anti Ukraine-war protest. He was forced to apologize on camera. He was later charged with “inciting hatred,” and was sentenced to 7 years in prison in December 2023.
Artem Kamardin
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Poet
Country:Russia
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned
Years active:2022, 2023