Alexander Kamensky is 39 years old. He lives alone. He has two cats. For the past three years, he worked for a real estate company, cleaning shop windows, signs, and building facades. In a reference submitted to the court and signed by the company director, Kamensky is described as: "A conscientious worker. During his time with the company, he was never late and never missed a day of work without cause." On May 6, Kamensky did not go to Bolotnaya Square, but to Teatralnaya Square instead—for an unauthorized rally. He was detained there and released later that same evening. On June 10, Kamensky was arrested on charges of "taking part in mass riots" at Bolotnaya Square. One of the OMON riot police officers "identified" Alexander.
Ten days later, when the absurdity of what was happening exceeded even the usual standards of the Basmanny Court (a Moscow court often associated with politically charged cases), Kamensky was released pending trial under a travel restriction. Nevertheless, the charges against him have still not been dropped. He is to be tried for taking part in the "mass riots" at Bolotnaya, where he was not even present. TV presenter Tatyana Lazareva tells Alexander Kamensky's story.
