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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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Nikolay Markin

The criminal case against eco-activist and 'Yabloko' member Nikolay Markin for spreading 'fake news' about the Russian army was dismissed due to the statute of limitations. Markin had previously claimed he was coerced into admitting guilt.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 5, 2026

Ramenskoye, Moscow region

Journalism

Aleksandr Borisovich Dorogov

Aleksandr Dorogov, a blogger and journalist for Rosderzhava, was sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in a strict regime colony for extortion. He was arrested on July 29, 2020.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Ramenskoye, Moscow region

Journalism

Katelevsky Yan Nikolaevich

Yan Katelevsky, a blogger and journalist from the Moscow region, was sentenced to 9 years and 6 months in a strict regime colony for extortion. He was arrested on July 29, 2020.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Convicted