The head of the "Alliance of Doctors" Vasilyeva spoke in court with the last word

At the end of the meeting, Vasilyeva told reporters that she was innocent and explained her position.

“The fact that I came to the rally does not mean at all that I urged people not to observe security measures.

Moreover, I have already received an administrative penalty for participating in the rally, ”said Vasilyeva.

She also responded to criticism of Alexei Navalny's supporters and condemned the flight of FBK leaders **

“Leaving the country is the easiest thing.

And staying and helping people is my most important task, ”said Vasilyeva.

Earlier, the prosecution asked the court to appoint Vasilyeva a punishment in the form of restriction of freedom for a period of 1 year and 8 months.

The verdict will be announced on October 14 at 9.00 am Moscow time.

In September, the lawyer of the head of the trade union "Alliance of Doctors" * Vasilyeva announced her arrest.

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** The Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) is an organization recognized as extremist, its activities are prohibited in Russia by the decision of the Moscow City Court of 06/09/2021.