Oleg was arrested and convicted for "hitting" a police officer during a street march in Vitebsk on September 13, 2020. In September 2021, he was transferred to prison for "violating the rules of the order."
In August 2022, Oleg was re-convicted for “malicious disobedience to the demands of the administration of the correctional institution” and was given another year of imprisonment.
On July 25, 2023, the political prisoner was again convicted of “disobeying the demands of the administration” and sentenced to another year in prison.
In September 2024, another hearing was held on the criminal case against Oleg for “malicious disobedience to the demands of the administration of the correctional institution” - a charge that is often applied to prisoners who refuse to cooperate with the prison administration.
Throughout his imprisonment, Oleg is constantly under pressure. He is regularly sent to a punishment cell, where he is kept in isolation for dozens of days.
Trial outcome 09.12.2020
4 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 1000 rubles of compensation.
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Yulia was arrested and convicted for attempting to help a victim during a protest held in Vitebsk on October 4, 2020 against the results of the presidential elections. The victim was lying face down on the ground, but the police did not allow her to approach him, and then used gas. In a sign of despair and resentment that she was unable to provide assistance, the girl hit the back of a riot police minibus.
Released in September 2021 as part of a pardon.
11.06.2021
Letters went well to the pre-trial detention center in Vitebsk, but not a single one from this correctional colony, and so much time has passed
Trial outcome 23.02.2021
1 year 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 405 rubles of compensation.
Artem was arrested and convicted for spraying pepper spray at plainclothes security forces during a Sunday protest march that took place on October 25, 2020, in Vitebsk.
He was released in August 2023, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
Trial outcome 04.02.2021
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, approximately 100 rubles of compensation.
Alexander was arrested and convicted of "violence" against a police officer because, according to the prosecution, on September 6, 2020, during a protest march in Vitebsk, he allegedly hit Yuri Veleichenko on the head and arm, knocked out a rubber truncheon, and prevented the arrest of a woman who had torn off a police officer's mask.
According to human rights activists, he was released in the winter of 2023, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
Trial outcome 03.12.2020
2 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 1500 rubles of compensation.
Vladislav was arrested and convicted of “threatening to use violence” against a police officer during a peaceful protest that took place on September 6, 2020, in Vitebsk.
He was released in July 2022, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
Vladimir was detained on September 13, 2020, during a protest in Vitebsk and subsequently convicted. He was charged with "attempting to injure police officers, taking possession of their service badge, and then, while in a paddy wagon after their detention, spraying pepper spray in their direction." Vladimir did not plead guilty in court.
In December 2023, he was transferred to Pre-trial Detention Center No. 1 for a medical examination.
According to human rights activists, he was released in early May 2024, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
Trial outcome 01.03.2021
3 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, approximately 3000 rubles of compensation.
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