Russian charity founder Lidia Moniava has been placed under court-ordered restrictions by a Moscow judge, according to Russian news outlet Fontanka.
The court assigned a prohibition of certain actions that will remain in force until November 2. Moniava was released home after the restraint measure was officially announced in the capital.
Under the conditions imposed by the court, Moniava is forbidden from leaving her house between midnight and 6 a.m. She is also prohibited from using any means of communication, including phone and internet services, during the pre-trial period.
The ruling follows earlier reports that the charity leader was charged under Article 207.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The legal provision penalises the public dissemination of knowingly false information regarding the use of the Russian Armed Forces.
Article 207.3 of the Russian Criminal Code was enacted to criminalise statements about military operations that contradict official government reports. Convictions under the statute can lead to severe financial penalties or terms of imprisonment under Russian criminal law.
Hospice work and foundation history
Moniava is one of the co-founders of the House with a Lighthouse children's hospice. The organization provides comprehensive palliative care to severely ill children and young adults facing life-limiting medical conditions.
The House with a Lighthouse charitable foundation has been operating in Russia since 2018. The foundation coordinates medical care, psychological support, and specialized equipment for terminally ill patients, enabling many children to receive care at home rather than in hospitals.
As a leading figure in Russian charitable work, Moniava has spent years advocating for pediatric palliative care and the rights of disabled children across the country. Her foundation relies on public donations and volunteer support to assist hundreds of families.
Pre-trial restraint measures in Russia
In the Russian legal system, a prohibition of certain actions serves as a formal pre-trial measure of restraint under the Criminal Procedure Code. It provides judges with an alternative to custodial detention or total house arrest while criminal investigations are conducted.
The restrictions allow defendants to remain at home while restricting specific activities such as nocturnal movement and external communication. Moniava will remain subject to the night-time curfew and communication ban until the court order expires on November 2.
