The court in Poland convicted pro-Russian provocateur Olszanski: details of the verdict

The district court in Kielce issued a verdict against Russian radical and provocateur Wojciech Olszanski for spreading hatred towards Ukrainians and Jews. He received one year of restriction of liberty and 30 hours of community service, while his accomplice Eva S. was fined 4,000 zlotys. This information was reported by the website 'Glavkom' referencing WP Wiadomości.

Notorious right-wing activist Wojciech Olszanski gained popularity back in 2016 thanks to his appearances on YouTube. In 2021, he organized a rally in the city of Kalisz, where participants chanted anti-Semitic slogans, and the organizers burned a copy of the medieval privilege on tolerance towards Jews. This is not the first criminal act by Olszanski, as he had previously been imprisoned for inciting violence and spreading hate speech.

Those accused of spreading hatred towards representatives of other nationalities and religions often face severe penalties in various countries. In this case, the court's decision was an important step in ensuring safety and a sense of security for the Ukrainian and Jewish communities, which have been the targets of hatred and discrimination. It is also significant that the provocateur has previously had legal issues due to his anti-social actions.