Moscow Court Jails Ex-Sochi Mayor for 15 Years in Prison in Corruption Case

A Moscow court has sentenced former Sochi mayor Alexei Kopaygorodsky to 15 years in prison following a high-profile corruption case. The ruling marks a swift downfall for the 41-year-old former official.

Kopaygorodsky held the position of mayor from September 2019 until May 2024. His tenure came to an abrupt end when he resigned from the post, publicly citing a planned transition to a federal position.