Former political prisonersReleasedForced emigration

Anna Viktorovna Vishnyak

Dissidentby since
Viasna since

Anna, a volunteer for the "Drivers 97%" Telegram channel, was detained on October 28, 2020, and convicted of "calling for mass riots and roadblocks due to dissatisfaction with the government and election fraud."

She was released on November 25, 2022, having fully served her sentence as imposed by the court.

After her release, Anna went abroad.

On July 8, 2026, the Investigative Committee opened a special investigation against Anna.

Sentences

Trial outcome 04.06.2021
2 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 31.08.2021
the sentence was upheld.
Trial outcome 15.09.2026
5 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions, 800 basic values fine (trial in absentia).

Involved in repression

Alexander Vladimirovich King
Alexander Vladimirovich King
State prosecutors28 june 1992
Place:
court of Zavodskoy district of Minsk
Type:
Court of First Instance
Date:
04.06.2021
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Zhanna Anatolievna Khvoynitskaya
Zhanna Anatolievna Khvoynitskaya
Judges7 january 1973
Place:
court of Zavodskoy district of Minsk
Type:
Court of First Instance
Date:
04.06.2021
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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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Igor Grigorievich Kenyukh
Igor Grigorievich Kenyukh
Overseers21 january 1980
Place:
IVS Okrestina
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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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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Volha Viktarauna Ziuzina (Khaliauka)
Volha Viktarauna Ziuzina (Khaliauka)
Overseers12 march 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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Co-defendants

Anna Viktorovna Vishnyak
In custody:
Hometown:
Smarhon'
Birthday:
16.09.1992
Was held in:
IK-4, ul. Antoshkina, 3, 246035, Gomel
Articles:
Groups:
Administrators of TG-channelsActivists

Timeline

  1. 2020
  2. 28.10.2020

    Transfer

    IVS Okrestina — In custody

  3. 31.10.2020

    Transfer

    SIZO-1 — In custody

  4. 2021
  5. 04.06.2021

    Trial outcome 04.06.2021

    2 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, court of Zavodskoy district of Minsk

  6. 31.08.2021

    Appeal 31.08.2021

    the sentence was upheld

  7. 02.09.2021

    Transfer

    IK-4 — In custody