Associate professor from Aqmescit detained for pro-Ukrainian position

November 9, 2023

Dmitry Tolstenko, an associate professor at the Crimean Federal University, was detained for his “pro-Ukrainian position.” This was reported in the Crimean SMERSH telegram channel, authored by the pro-Russian blogger and informer Talipov.

According to security officials, Tolstenko allegedly distributed pro-Ukrainian symbols on his social networks and published videos in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

According to informer Talipov, two reports were drawn up against the associate professor.