A tattoo artist from Perm faces up to a year in prison for a drawing of the Virgin Mary.

24-year-old Ekaterina gave a client a tattoo resembling the Virgin Mary with a halo of weapons and posted a photo on social media. A year later, the work was reported, and an expert examination found it offensive to believers.

The case is being investigated under the article on insulting religious feelings. The artist claims she did not intend to offend anyone.

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