The Archive · 1937

White Russian Deported

KIANGSU 2nd HIGH COURT

For the frst time since the treaty between China and the USSR. was signed, a Russian emigrant in Shang-hal Js'to be deported, as a result of lament delivered' by the Second Vi Branch of the Kiangsa High Court. Viadimis Moskeitin, 24-year old White Russian artist, was sentenced by the Court to eight months" imprisonment, followed by deportation. Court off cials when interviewed on April. were unable to state where he would Be deported to, but indications are that Moskeltin will be sent either to Harbin or to the USSR.

According to the prosecution, at the beginning of the year Moskeitin was living alone in Wayside, and while passing the Soviet Consulate on his! Way to the French Concession one day, he damaged the emblem on the He was arrested, and detained At the Hongkew Police Station.

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