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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 4 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Aljaksandr Horbel

Aljaksandr Horbel was convicted in the Babruysk District Court for insulting the President. Prior to his criminal conviction, he had faced administrative charges for distributing extremist content via social media. He is currently serving his sentence in a penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Volha Bulanova

Volha Bulanova is a UI/UX designer who was arrested in May 2025. Her prosecution is linked to the 'Gaiun case'. She was sentenced to 3 years in a general regime colony and has been added to the extremist list.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Uladzimir Auramcau

Uladzimir Auramcau is a former athlete and fitness trainer from Babruysk. He was detained in March 2022 in connection with actions on the railway, specifically the destruction of signaling equipment near Asipovichy. He was sentenced to 22 years in a high-security prison for terrorism and treason charges.

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LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Aljaksandr Nazarovicz

Aljaksandr Nazarovicz, a resident of Babruysk, was involved in various protest actions in October 2020, including stopping a train and property damage. He was sentenced to 8 years in a high-security colony for multiple charges including hooliganism and arson.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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