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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 11 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 11 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Lena Patyaeva

Lena Patyaeva was detained for holding a picket in St. Petersburg near the 54th police department with a poster related to Seda Suleimanova's case. She was taken to the 42nd police department and is expected to face charges under Article 20.2 of the Administrative Code.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Alexey Samsonov

Alexey Samsonov, the organizer of the 'NekroComicon' festival in St. Petersburg, was detained by police. His arrest occurred after authorities disrupted the festival setup and questioned the event's themes, suspecting it of promoting Satanism.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

St. Petersburg, Leningrad region

Protest

Mikhail Pushnitsky

Mikhail Pushnitsky, a pensioner, was detained at the Levashovo Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg for wearing a pro-Ukrainian badge. He was taken to the 49th police station after refusing to remove the badge.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Artem Shalyakin

Artem Shalyakin, the creator of the Telegram channel 'Lisa Basilio' and an author for 'VChK-OGPU,' was detained in St. Petersburg, reportedly by FSB officers. The arrest is allegedly related to articles about Roman Plugin and notes about 'Rosavtodor'.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Diana Loginova

Diana Loginova (Naoko), an 18-year-old vocalist of the band "Stoptaym", was arrested for 13 days due to street concerts. She was charged with discrediting the army and organizing an unauthorized public gathering.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Maxim Sergeevich Kruglov

Maxim Kruglov, a politician with the Yabloko party, was arrested and detained for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces in Telegram posts regarding Mariupol and Bucha. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Park 'Zarosli' defender

An activist defending the park 'Zarosli' in St. Petersburg was detained after protesting illegal construction. She was charged with petty hooliganism and disobedience to police.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Andrey Matushkin

Andrey Matushkin, President of the "International Association of Detectives," was arrested on charges of treason. He is accused of passing state secrets abroad and collaborating with foreign intelligence, particularly with representatives of the Baltic states.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Alexander Borisovich Voevodkin

Alexander Voevodkin, an entrepreneur from St. Petersburg, is accused of confidential cooperation with China against the security of the Russian Federation. Initially placed under house arrest, his measure of restraint was changed to detention.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

St. Petersburg, Russia

Social media

Glushkin Aleksandr Lvovich

Aleksandr Glushkin was sentenced to 5 years in prison for a VK post about Russian military actions in Bucha. A school employee reported him, leading to his dismissal and subsequent criminal charges under Article 207.3 of the Russian Criminal Code.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Vladlen Alekseevich Menshikov

Vladlen Menshikov was sentenced to 14 years in prison on charges of cooperation with a foreign organization, public justification of terrorism, and attempted terrorist act. He initially confessed but later recanted, alleging coercion and torture.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Convicted