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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 5 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 5 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Elena Chernomyrdina

Elena Chernomyrdina was sentenced to six months of corrective labor for disseminating knowingly false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast

Protest

Konstantin Pchelintsev

Konstantin Pchelintsev, director of a historical society, faces a second case for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. The initial case stemmed from removing pro-war stickers and posting a video about it, resulting in a fine; the second case's details are limited, and the trial was held behind closed doors.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast

Social media

Aislu Venevtseva

Aislu Venevtseva was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces, displaying prohibited symbols, incitement to hatred, and abuse of state symbols. She posted content on social media that advocated for hostile actions and contained Nazi symbols.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast

Activism

Diana Faizovna Kamilyanova

Diana Kamilyanova from Orenburg is accused of organizing the activities of an extremist organization. She was initially held in custody and later transferred to house arrest.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast

Activism

Andrei Prikazchikov

Andrei Prikazchikov, the head of the Derzhava party, was charged with disseminating false information about the Russian Armed Forces and discrediting them. He was initially fined, but the sentence was later altered to compulsory labor and a fine.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Convicted