Examination Findings

However, he often refers to forgetfulness. During the investigation, the subject gave fairly detailed and consistent confessions (interrogation protocols in the criminal case). In the pre-trial detention center, the subject was examined by a doctor on 16.07.02; conclusion: "Practically healthy" (information from the prisoner's personal file). During the current examination of the subject at the Serbsky State Scientific Center for Social and Forensic Psychiatry, the following was established.

Somatic State

• Internal organs show no physically detectable pathology.

Neurological State

• No signs of focal brain damage were identified.

Mental State

• Consciousness is clear.
• Correctly oriented in place, time, and self-identity.
• Behaves somewhat tensely, mood background is lowered.
• Accessible for contact, answers questions in monosyllables, to the point, has sufficient command of the Russian language.
• Explains the purpose of the expertise correctly.
• Does not express complaints about his state of health.
• Presents anamnesis information in chronological sequence.
• Denies alcohol abuse and drug use.
• The subject says that for several years he participated in combat operations in the ranks of illegal armed formations on the territory of Chechnya, however, he did not suffer wounds or concussions.
• When clarifying the reasons for being held criminally liable, he actively defends himself, trying to minimize the degree of his guilt.
• He states that he "did not know" about the planned explosions of residential buildings in Moscow and Volgodonsk, tries to present his role only as a car driver who does not have information about the action plans, states that he, like many others, was simply "used".
• He refuses to talk about what happened in more detail: "I have already given testimony about everything"...
• He does not refer to forgetting his actions.
• He is concerned about the outcome of the criminal case and his future fate.
• Thinking, memory, and intellect are not impaired.
• He has no psychotic disorders (delusions, hallucinations, etc.).
• He adequately and correctly assesses his state and the current situation.

During the experimental-psychological study, a sufficient level of...