Blogger Ilya Remeslo, known for his support of the Russian authorities, left Psychiatric Hospital No. 3 named after Skvortsov-Stepanov in St. Petersburg after a month of stay. His hospitalization became known after he publicly made sharp criticisms of President Vladimir Putin and condemned the war against Ukraine.
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Criticism of Putin and Circumstances of Hospitalization
On March 19, information emerged that Ilya Remeslo may have been forcibly placed in a psychiatric institution following his unexpected public statements. On March 17 and 18, he, a former member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and a lawyer who previously gained notoriety for reporting on the opposition, posted a series of messages criticizing Putin on his Telegram channel. In particular, Remeslo condemned Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and openly called Putin an “illegitimate president,” calling for a trial against him. This caused significant public resonance and sparked rumors about possible coordination of such actions with representatives of the authorities.
Life in the Psychiatric Hospital and Remeslo’s Future Plans
After leaving the hospital, Remeslo reported that he spent 30 days there and described the conditions of detention as “quite harsh, even compared to a penal colony,” emphasizing the lack of walks and other restrictions. He also added that he does not regret his actions, but would choose more cautious wording in the future.
“Harsh criticism of high-ranking state officials comes at a price – remember that,” he stated.
The blogger promised to disclose information about the motives behind his actions and his future intentions within a few days. The story of his hospitalization has sparked numerous discussions regarding the true reasons and possible political underpinnings of this incident.