On July 24, the Ministry of Internal Affairs recognized the "Propovednik" project as an "extremist group." According to the department, 52-year-old Vladimir Shpak, who was detained in May 2024, is involved in it.
Pro-government Telegram channels reported that the man "incited national and social hatred, called for violence, advocated radicalization and terrorism." It was claimed that a number of criminal cases had been opened against the detainee - he was threatened with 10 years in prison.
Once the sentence takes effect, you can only write letters to the prisoner. Under Art. 85 of the Penal Code of Belarus, convicts cannot receive money transfers from anyone other than close relatives. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, support the family directly if this option is available on the prisoner's page.
~19.06.2024
Transfer
SIZO-1 Kolyadichi — In custody
09.01.2025
Trial outcome 09.01.2025
7 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions, 600 basic values fine, Minsk City Court
~19.01.2025
Transfer
SIZO-3 — In custody
07.03.2025
Appeal 07.03.2025
the sentence was upheld, Supreme Court
~14.03.2025
Transfer
IK-20 — In custody
