Samara Judge Faces Reprimand Over Controversial Verdict in Deputy Attack

The ambiguous decision of a judge from the Industrial District Court of Samara could cost her not only her career but also her freedom. The verdict in the case of the attack on State Duma deputy Mikhail Matveev has drawn the attention of Alexander Bastrykin, head of the Investigative Committee of Russia.

The conflict in question occurred in July 2024. According to the parliamentarian, he was driving along 9th Просека street and noticed a group of migrants who were harassing passersby. The deputy decided to intervene and as a result sustained a head injury. The communist called the foreigners who attacked him an «international gang».

At the instruction of the chairman of the Investigative Committee, a case was initiated for attempted murder. All three attackers were found. It turned out that two of them were citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, aged 19. The youngest of the trio was a minor citizen of Russia.

The attackers were arrested. The investigation into the criminal case was completed after 9 months. But in early May 2025, Mikhail Matveev stated that the article «Attempted Murder» had allegedly been removed from the indictment, and the materials themselves were sent for revision.

At the end of December 2025, the judge of the Industrial District Court announced the verdict. Here is what the parliamentarian himself said about the first-instance decision:

«All three were released from the courtroom! Murod Musurov was acquitted. Armatur B. (Arthur — Ed.) — 10 months of corrective labor with 10% deduction to state income. Released from punishment due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. On charges under Articles 105 and 213, acquitted. Nekruz Bokhirov — 2 years 10 months in a settlement colony, with time in custody counted, released upon serving the sentence from the courtroom. On charges under Articles 105 and 213, acquitted,» stated the deputy.

A little later, the people«s representative supplemented his message:

«Civil claims were partially satisfied, with B. in favor of Matveev — 50,000 rubles (approximately $556 at current rates). From Bokhirov in favor of Dyatlenko — 85,000 rubles (approximately $944 at current rates). Note that all three now have the right to rehabilitation and reimbursement from the budget for lawyer expenses. The verdict will be appealed,» added the deputy.

The verdict caused widespread public resonance. On one hand, Mikhail Matveev and his lawyer Andrei Sokolov appealed the decision of the Industrial District Court. On the other hand, Tatiana Kirosirova, who announced the decision, also came under pressure.

«She requests an investigation into individuals who post online comments that defame the honor and dignity of the judge. Moreover, they contain threats against Tatiana Yuryevna in the performance of her official duties,» is reported on the website of the Industrial District Court of Samara.

At the end of January 2026, the verdict caught the interest of the Investigative Committee of Russia.

«By the investigative bodies of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Samara Region, during the preliminary investigation, the actions of the attackers were qualified as attempted murder (Part 3 of Article 30, Article 105 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The necessity of holding the judge who issued this decision criminally liable is noted,» says the department«s message.

Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation Alexander Bastrykin instructed his deputy to prepare an appeal to the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. They are to decide on the issue of holding the judge accountable.