Jul 23, 2025 · Russia’s Supreme Court on Wednesday outlawed the so-called “International Satanist Movement,” granting a request from state prosecutors to designate it as an “extremist” organization.

Jul 24, 2025 · On July 23, Russia’s Supreme Court banned the non-existent “international Satanism movement,” designating it an extremist organization. The case was brought by the Prosecutor …

This development has raised concerns that Russian fans of heavy metal and gothic music, genres often associated with satanic or demonic themes, could now face imprisonment due to the new...

Jul 25, 2025 · MOSCOW — On Wednesday, the Russian Supreme Court designated the “International Satanism Movement” as an extremist organization, banning its activities nationwide, effective …

Jul 23, 2025 · Russia’s Supreme Court outlawed what it termed the “International Movement of Satanists” as hostile to traditional religions on Wednesday, in the latest incarnation of the Kremlin’s …

Jul 25, 2025 · In a move that’s turning heads across the globe, Russia’s highest court has officially banned what it calls the “International Movement of Satanists.” While this may sound like the plot of a …

Jul 23, 2025 · The Supreme Court of Russia has declared the nonexistent "International Satanist Movement" an extremist organization and officially banned it. The group was allegedly raising funds …

Jul 23, 2025 · (Adnkronos) – The Russian Supreme Court today approved the inclusion of Satanism in the list of “extremist” organizations, ordering the prohibition of such activities in the country, after...

Russia's top court has outlawed the "international satanism movement" as an extremist and terror group, with members of the non-existent organisation facing up to eight years in jail.

Apr 9, 2025 · Russia’s lower-house State Duma hosted a roundtable late Tuesday dedicated to combating “Satanism” and other ideological beliefs that authorities claim threaten Russian statehood.