Former political prisonersPardoned

Anastasiya Matsiash

Dissidentby since
Viasna since

As stated in the resolution, she was a language consultant for the Belsat television channel, which is recognized as an “extremist formation” in Belarus. According to the verdict, from June 19, 2021 to November 15, 2023, Anastasia Matyash was a language consultant for the Polish television "TVP", which includes the Polish television channel "BELSAT tv BELSAT". During her work, she allegedly conducted language consultations, translated, corrected and edited texts, which were then used on BELSAT. The resolution also states that for participation in “extremist activities” Anastasia Matyash allegedly received “criminal” income, 40,000 Polish zlotys, 12,258 dollars and 8,575 euros.

Anastasia Matyash did not admit her guilt.

Sentences

Trial outcome 19.04.2024
2 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 28.06.2024
unknown.

Involved in repression

Svetlana Yuryevna Makarevich
Svetlana Yuryevna Makarevich
Judges16 may 1973
Place:
Minsk City Court
Type:
Court of First Instance
Date:
19.04.2024
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Sergey Viktorovich Gurov
Sergey Viktorovich Gurov
Judges11 february 1969
Place:
Minsk City Court
Type:
Appeal
Date:
28.06.2024
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Andrey Mikhailovich Cedric
Andrey Mikhailovich Cedric
Overseers20 april 1978
Place:
SIZO-1
Type:
Head of the correctional facility
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Alena Dzmitryyeuna Pyrkh
Alena Dzmitryyeuna Pyrkh
Overseers4 january 1978
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Aliaksandr Mikalayevich Kuzniatsou (Dzhasau)
Aliaksandr Mikalayevich Kuzniatsou (Dzhasau)
Overseers21 march 1991
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Mikita Piatrovich Aliokhin
Mikita Piatrovich Aliokhin
Overseers24 august 1988
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Ihar Viktaravich Chorny
Ihar Viktaravich Chorny
Overseers9 april 1989
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Natallia Siarheyeuna Aliokhina
Natallia Siarheyeuna Aliokhina
Overseers7 april 1989
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Denis Anatolyevich Tolstoystenkov
Denis Anatolyevich Tolstoystenkov
Overseers17 august 1977
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Head of the correctional facility
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Alena Leanidauna Drazdova
Alena Leanidauna Drazdova
Overseers3 april 1978
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Yauhen Siarheyevich Drazdou
Yauhen Siarheyevich Drazdou
Overseers29 june 1999
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Stanislav Sergeevich Kovalev
Stanislav Sergeevich Kovalev
Overseers12 december 1984
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Head of the correctional facility
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Alena Piatrouna Lukomskaia
Alena Piatrouna Lukomskaia
Overseers27 july 1976
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Aleh Anatolyevich Bely
Aleh Anatolyevich Bely
Overseers9 august 1976
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Yaraslau Aliakseyevich Hancharou
Yaraslau Aliakseyevich Hancharou
Overseers4 september 1998
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Dzmitry Leanidavich Shkaruba
Dzmitry Leanidavich Shkaruba
Overseers27 september 1981
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Aliaksei Alehavich Ziuzin
Aliaksei Alehavich Ziuzin
Overseers19 february 1998
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Vadzim Viktaravich Alejnikau
Vadzim Viktaravich Alejnikau
Overseers24 january 1976
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Andrei Valiantsinavich Siutsou
Andrei Valiantsinavich Siutsou
Overseers12 february 1988
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Natallia Parkhomenka
Natallia Parkhomenka
Overseers19 october 2026
Place:
IK-4
Type:
Correctional officer
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Anastasiya Matsiash
In custody:
Case categories:
Journalistic work
Hometown:
Minsk
Birthday:
27.04.1975
Was held in:
IK-4, ul. Antoshkina, 3, 246035, Gomel
Articles:
Marks:

Timeline

  1. 2023
  2. ~29.10.2023

    Transfer

    SIZO-1 — In custody

  3. 2024
  4. 19.04.2024

    Trial outcome 19.04.2024

    2 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, Minsk City Court

  5. 29.04.2024

    Transfer

    SIZO-1 Kolyadichi — In custody

  6. 28.06.2024

    Appeal 28.06.2024

    unknown, Minsk City Court

  7. ~18.07.2024

    Transfer

    IK-4 — In custody