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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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Sergey Krupenko

Sergey Krupenko, an organizer of a rally against the mass slaughter of livestock, was detained in Novosibirsk. He was charged with organizing a meeting related to a March 1 protest against the mass slaughter of livestock.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk region

Journalism

Ivan Frolov

In the Novosibirsk region, protesters were detained for protesting against the culling of livestock. Journalist Ivan Frolov was detained for his coverage of the culling and is under investigation for allegedly spreading false information.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk region

Social media

Roman Zavodsky

Roman Zavodsky, a 33-year-old resident of Novosibirsk, was detained on charges of justifying terrorism. The FSB claims he left a comment in support of the Russian Volunteer Corps, which fights as part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in a Telegram channel.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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