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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 3 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 3 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Grigory Sheyanov

Grigory Sheyanov was detained at a memorial service for victims of political repression in Nizhny Novgorod. He was released after giving an explanation.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Nizhny Novgorod region

political

Alexey Ivankov

Alexey Ivankov was sentenced to 17 years in prison for high treason and preparing sabotage. He was accused of photographing cellular base stations for Ukrainian intelligence and being offered money to burn them.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 5, 2026

Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod region

Activism

Gennady Vasilevich Artyomenko

Gennady Artyomenko was sentenced to 18 years for high treason and terrorism-related charges after allegedly collaborating with the 'ATESH' movement. He claims explosives were planted by authorities and reports being tortured during investigation.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Convicted