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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 4 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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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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Natalia Doroshchenko

Natalia Doroshchenko was sentenced to five and a half years for justifying terrorism due to comments about the war in Ukraine. Her friend stated that sentences like 'I am against war' were used to build the case.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast

Other

Unknown male 520

Unknown male 520 is a former security official from Irkutsk. He is at large and faces charges under Article 280 of the Criminal Code, but no verdict has been reached.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast

Activism

Ilya Podkamennyi

Ilya Podkamennyi was sentenced to 12 years in prison for extremism and terrorism-related charges, including preparing an explosion at a military recruitment office. The charges stemmed from online comments, possession of materials related to making incendiary devices, and actions such as attaching leaflets to railway tracks.

HEALTH RISK

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast

Activism

Danil Tomshin

Danil Tomshin, a resident of the Irkutsk region, was detained on charges of incitement to extremism for distributing leaflets advocating for the separation of Siberia from Russia. After giving his testimony, he committed suicide.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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