Yekaterinburg human rights activist faces life in prison.
The court began considering the high treason case against the lawyer Alexey Sokolov, who is known for his criticism of the GUFSIN.
Everything will take place behind closed doors. The case will be heard by three federal judges, the court ticket said.
Sokolov was admitted in December last year along with colleagues Roman Kachanov and Risa Zakharova - the latter were accused of organizing activities of an unwanted community.
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