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01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryRussia
Age / Sex55 · male
OccupationHuman rights defenders
Arrested inCherepovets, Vologda Oblast
Held atFederal Governmental Institution \"Penal colony no. 5 of the Penitentiary Directorate of Kirov region\"
CategorySocial media
StatusConvicted
Sentence3 years
Russia · context
1,220documented cases
376 urgent · 72 report torture
Most common grounds
Journalism
125
Unknown
2
Cultural
2
Ethnic
29
Medical
Health Concerns Identified.
Reported health issues due to low temperature in cell, lack of insulin, and hearing loss.
Diplomatic
International Attention documented.
Identified by international monitoring bodies and diplomatic missions as a priority concern.
Reports of Torture or Ill-treatment.
Subjected to physical abuse or severe ill-treatment in detention. Violation of international law.
Case Summary
Gregory Marcus Severin Winter, a human rights defender, was sentenced to 3 years in prison for spreading "fakes" about the RF Armed Forces through a VKontakte post regarding Bucha and Mariupol. He has a history of persecution, including prior convictions and allegations of torture.
Key Facts
03 entries- 01Sentenced to 3 years for spreading fakes about the RF Armed Forces
- 02Reported health issues due to cell conditions
- 03Has a history of persecution and allegations of torture
02Charges
Charges
01 count- 01Spreading \"fakes\" about the RF Armed Forces
Criminal Code Articles
01 articleArt. 207.3
Documented Legal Violations (2)
- Freedom of Expression
- Right to Health
03Analysis
Predicting Vector
Surveillance vector
Surveillance vectorSocial Media Monitoring
Technology usedVKontakte
Inferred demographics
90%EthnicitySlavic Russian
Region of originSlavic Russia
ReligionOrthodox Christian
The name structure (Gregory, Marcus, Severin) and the location suggest a typical Russian Orthodox Christian background.
04Sources
Data Source
Source vs. PPW analysis
OVD-InfoCase facts, charges, dates, and status.
PPW analysisRisk, surveillance & sentence estimates — probabilistic, not the source's reporting.
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Cite this case
Political Prisoner Watch. (2026). Case file: Gregory Marcus Severin Winter (PPW case cmi882q8). Retrieved July 6, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmi882q8y0030li0t75dluize. Original data from OVD-Info (https://repression.info/ru/persons/gregory-marcus-severin-winter).
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