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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 6 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 6 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Sergei Kaplienko

Sergei Kaplienko, a blogger from Rostov-on-Don, is under house arrest. He is charged with spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces through a video and other messages online.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast

anti war

Valery Kotovich

Valery Kotovich, a former law enforcement official, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces. He allegedly criticized the actions of the Russian military in Ukraine.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast

Other

Viktor Kirman

Artist Viktor Kirman was sent to SIZO on high treason charges following a period of repeated administrative arrests. He denies the charges and has reported being tortured during interrogations.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast

Other

Viktor Kirman

Viktor Kirman, a 63-year-old artist, was arrested in Rostov-on-Don on charges of high treason. Before his formal arrest, he underwent a series of 'carousel arrests' and reported being beaten and tortured with electricity and water.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast

Other

Viktor Kirman

Viktor Kirman, a 63-year-old artist from Rostov-on-Don, has been subjected to 'arrest carousel' tactics since February, facing nine consecutive administrative arrests. He reports being beaten, subjected to electric shocks, and simulated drowning during interrogations.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast

Journalism

Sergey Reznik

Sergey Reznik, an opposition journalist from Rostov-on-Don, is currently not in Russia and faces multiple criminal charges including spreading "fake news" about the Armed Forces, extortion, and calls for extremism. The charges relate to his Telegram channel posts and his support of a former Rostov region prosecutor.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

on trial