A court in Kuban fined a teacher from Dagestan for comments about Russians.

The Sovetsky District Court of Krasnodar fined Alijadzhi Magomedov 20,000 rubles for an offensive statement about Russians. Magomedov apologized in court for using inappropriate language.

As reported by Kavkazsky Uzel, the elderly native of Dagestan, who worked as a teacher at a Krasnodar school, was charged with extremism and fired from his job after making statements about Russians. Telegram channels published a video of his apology.

The Sovetsky District Court of Krasnodar heard the administrative case against Alijadzhi Magomedov for inciting hatred or hostility, as well as humiliation of human dignity, 1 , the press service of the Krasnodar Krai courts reported today on a Telegram channel.

According to the court, Magomedov worked as a teacher at Secondary School No. 61 in Krasnodar and made offensive remarks about Russians during a sixth-grade lesson.

During the court hearing, it was established that Magomedov had worked as a teacher for over 30 years and had received numerous awards. He also participated in military operations in Afghanistan and Chechnya and holds military awards, including the Medal for Courage.

Magomedov himself explained in court that he "did not mean to offend anyone." The teacher stated that he used the expression as an example "to bring the children to order in class." He acknowledged using the phrase but noted that it was misinterpreted. He sincerely repented and apologized again for the inappropriate words.

The former school teacher was found guilty. Taking into account all the circumstances, including Magomedov's remorse, age, health, and his medals, the court sentenced him to an administrative fine of 20,000 rubles.