During the proceedings, the young man admitted his guilt and compensated for the damage amounting to 53,000 rubles (approximately 59,000 soms). His remorse and positive references played a key role in reaching an agreement with the prosecution, which allowed him to avoid criminal punishment.
The court made the following decisions:
The judges also noted that in Russia, strict penalties are imposed for illegal logging, including fines of up to 3 million rubles or imprisonment for up to seven years.
