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01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryRussia
Age / Sex62 · male
OccupationPolitician
Arrested inAbakan, Khakassia
Held at—
CategoryActivism
Statusdeceased
Sentence8 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.
Hip joint and knee joint replaced, metal structure in ankle, stent on heart after operation
Diplomatic
International Attention documented.
Identified by international monitoring bodies and diplomatic missions as a priority concern.
Case Summary
Igor Pokusin, head of a public movement, was sentenced to imprisonment for preparation for high treason for allegedly planning to join the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He died in prison.
Key Facts
04 entries- 01Planned to fly to Astana to get to Ukraine.
- 02Previously prosecuted for vandalism.
- 03Reported health issues.
- 04Claimed he was threatened with a stun gun after detention.
02Charges
Charges
01 count- 01Preparation for High Treason
Criminal Code Articles
01 articleArt. 275
03Analysis
Predicting Vector
Surveillance vector
Surveillance vectorUnknown
Inferred demographics
90%EthnicitySlavic Russian
Region of originSlavic Russia
ReligionOrthodox Christian
The name Igor is a common Slavic name, and the location in Khakassia suggests a Russian-speaking population.
04Timeline
Case Timeline
Arrest date
July 24, 2022
Sentence served
3y 11mo / 8 years
05Sources
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: Igor Pokusin (PPW case cmi885nt). Retrieved July 6, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmi885nti0041li0ti4uvjdv6. Original data from OVD-Info (https://repression.info/ru/persons/igor-pokusin).
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