Moscow baker charged with ‘discreditation of military’ for cakes with anti-war writings

Moscow police have charged Anastasia Chernysheva, a local baker who produces sweet cakes with anti-war writings on them, with “discreditation of the Russian military”, OVD-Info cites Yulia Yevdokimova, a lawyer.

The police arrived at Chernysheva’s home yesterday, detained her, and took her to the police station. She was soon released and charged with “discreditation”; the exact reason behind the charges remains unknown.

Human rights defenders say the pastry baker donates money to charity and is against the war.

Her bakery_xoxo account on Instagram currently has over 24 thousand followers. The young woman produces decorated cakes and is into charity. For instance, she baked cakes in support of Yevgeny Roizman’s foundation and the Nasiliu.net centre for victims of domestic violence. She also produces dedicated cakes and donates 40% of the revenue they bring to a foundation aiding people with autism.