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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 8 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 8 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Hanna Bahinskaya

Hanna Bahinskaya was detained on May 3, 2025, and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment in a general-security penal colony. She was charged under Article 361-4 of the Criminal Code for promoting extremist activities. Her case is associated with the "Hajun case" and the war in Ukraine.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Homieĺ, Homieĺ voblast

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Alesia Viaroukina

Alesia Viaroukina was detained on November 1, 2024, and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in a general-security penal colony. She was charged under Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code for creation of or participation in an extremist formation, potentially related to neighborhood community chats. Her verdict date was August 20, 2025.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Homieĺ, Homieĺ voblast

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Anastasiya Harchakova

Anastasiya Harchakova was detained on October 31, 2024, and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in a general-security penal colony. She was charged under Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code for creation of or participation in an extremist formation, probably connected to neighborhood community chats. Her verdict date was January 1, 2025.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Homieĺ, Homieĺ voblast

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Vera Kananenka

Vera Kananenka was detained on October 31, 2024, and is currently held in pre-trial detention center No. 3. While the specific charges are not listed, her case is associated with neighborhood community chats, suggesting a possible charge related to extremism. Her penalty is imprisonment in a general-security penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Homieĺ, Homieĺ voblast

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Liudmila Ksiandzova

Liudmila Ksiandzova was detained on October 31, 2024, and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in a general-security penal colony. She was charged under Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code for creation of or participation in an extremist formation, likely related to neighborhood community chats. Her verdict date was August 20, 2025.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Homieĺ, Homieĺ voblast

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Volha Matusevich

Volha Matusevich was detained on October 31, 2024, and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in a general-security penal colony. She was charged under Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code for creation of or participation in an extremist formation, likely related to neighborhood community chats. Her verdict date was August 20, 2025.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Homieĺ, Homieĺ voblast

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Maryia Dzeichyk

Maryia Dzeichyk was detained on October 31, 2024, and sentenced to 2 years and 9 months imprisonment in a general-security penal colony. She was charged under Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code (creation of an extremist formation) and Article 130 (incitement to hatred) likely related to neighborhood community chats. Her verdict date was August 20, 2025.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Homieĺ, Homieĺ voblast

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Iryna Lebedz

Iryna Lebedz was detained on October 31, 2024, and sentenced to 2 and a half years imprisonment in a general-security penal colony. She was charged under Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code for creation of or participation in an extremist formation, likely related to neighborhood community chats. Her verdict date was October 21, 2025.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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