Vitaly Cheslavovich Korshun
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Vitaly Cheslavovich Korshun
A resident of Baranovichi. According to the indictment, Vitaliy Korshun posted the following message in the “Borovki 97%” telegram chat under a photo of the victim on September 21, 2020: “Who is this? OMON? Then I suggest burning down his apartment <expletive>, tell me the address.”
In January 2024, Vitaly was detained again. In a pro-government video, the man says that he "called for violence against OMON officers, simply out of emotion."
On January 16, 2024, pro-government Telegram channels reported Vitaly's arrest. In a " repentant video, " the man says that he "called for violence against riot police officers only out of emotion." He stood in front of the camera in handcuffs.
The trial of the political prisoner began on August 13, 2024 in the Brest Regional Court under the articles: "slander against Lukashenko" (Part 2 of Article 367 of the Criminal Code), "participation in actions that grossly violate public order" (Part 1 of Article 342 of the Criminal Code), organization of mass riots" (Part 1 of Article 293 of the Criminal Code), "calls for sanctions" (Part 3 of Article 361) and "incitement of hatred or enmity" (Part 1 of Article 130 of the Criminal Code).
How to write a letter
✏️ A postcard with words of encouragement (a poem by your favorite author, song lyrics, or a beautiful quote). Trust us, even such simple gestures are very meaningful to a person in jail.
✏️ Your life events. To a person who is in isolation for a long time, any story about your routine endeavors will be a window into normal life. Your day-to-day worries and mundane matters are much more interesting than the daily grind of life behind bars.
✏️ It is important to share news. Mention the most notable and interesting occurrences depending on your pen-pal's interests.
✍️️ Remember that every letter is censored. This means that your letters are read by strangers whose main goal is to limit inmates' access to information or to use it against the prisoners or even you.
So try to avoid:
👉️️ harsh statements regarding ongoing political matters
👉 statements against the authorities and public servants
👉 foul language
👉 discussion of the circumstances of the criminal case
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