Russian Student Jailed for 5 Days After Ordering Pizza Under Adolf Hitler’s Name

An 18-year-old Russian student has been sentenced to five days in jail after allegedly ordering a pizza under the name "Adolf Hitler" in the city of Nizhny Tagil in Russia's Ural region. Authorities charged the teenager with propagating Nazi symbols, a criminal offence under Russian law.

The student, identified as Timofey Vakhonin, was detained shortly after the incident and appeared before a court, which ordered his five-day imprisonment. Reports suggest he could also face expulsion from his college over the episode.

Pizza Order Led to Police Investigation

According to regional police officials, Vakhonin placed an order at a local restaurant using the name of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. The incident was reported to authorities, triggering an investigation.

Valery Gorelykh, head of the press service of the regional police department, said officers quickly identified and detained the teenager. Did ‘Black Rain’ Fall Over Moscow After Massive Ukrainian Drone Strike on Oil Refinery?

"Police officers from the criminal investigation department identified and detained a resident of Nizhny Tagil who decided to order a pizza at a local shopping centre under the name Adolf Hitler," Gorelykh said.

Complaint Filed by Regional Politician

The matter was reportedly brought to police attention by Alexey Svalov, a member of the ruling United Russia party in the Sverdlovsk region's legislative assembly.

Svalov said the incident occurred in front of a friend who had served in Russia's military operation and described the case as serious. Russia Deports Man Over Online Skirt Review That Court Said Promoted ‘Non-Traditional S*xual Relations’.

His complaint prompted authorities to examine the incident and determine whether it violated laws related to Nazi symbolism and extremism.

Student Expressed Remorse

According to the regional Interior Ministry, officers detained Vakhonin at his college campus. Authorities said he did not resist arrest and admitted wrongdoing during questioning.

Officials stated that the student apologised and expressed regret for his actions.

"He immediately expressed remorse for his actions, barely holding back his tears, and apologised to everyone whose feelings had been hurt by his behaviour," the ministry said in a statement.

Additional Evidence Found During Investigation

During the investigation, officers from Russia's Center for Combating Extremism reportedly discovered photographs showing prohibited Nazi-related symbols drawn on the student's desk. Authorities said the images had been shared in an online chat group.

According to reports, Vakhonin claimed that he did not fully understand the significance of his actions when questioned by investigators.

Russia's Strict Laws on Nazi Symbols

Russia has strict laws prohibiting the promotion, display or distribution of Nazi symbols and extremist materials. Violations can result in fines, detention or criminal prosecution depending on the circumstances.

The case has attracted attention across Russian media, highlighting the legal consequences of actions deemed to promote Nazi ideology or symbols in the country.

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