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Akhmetov Ayrat Akhmetovich

Akhmetov Ayrat Akhmetovich was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in a general regime colony for participating in mass riots and using violence against a government official. He has been deprived of liberty since at least January 26, 2024.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Baimak, Republic of Bashkortostan

Protest

Vilyur Zigannurovich Karachurin

Vilyur Karachurin, a teacher and farmer from Bashkortostan, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for participating in mass riots and using violence against a representative of authority. He has been in custody since January 18, 2024.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Convicted