The Department of Corrections of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Gomel Region and the City of Gomel. Penal Colony No. 4. Operative. Accomplice to crimes against the rights and freedoms of Belarusian citizens. Aleksey Olegovich Zyuzin is an employee of law enforcement agencies involved in politically motivated repressions. He made a meteoric rise through reports and abuse of political prisoners in Penal Colony No. 4. He filed monthly reports on political prisoners, facilitated their acquisition of the status of "malicious violators" and the placement of them in solitary confinement. He made sexualized remarks about prisoners. He personally participated in the abuse of Mayorova, Gnauk, Mitkevich, Bakhvalova, Loiko, and other political prisoners in the women's penal colony Penal Colony No. 4. He rose from a lowly operative to head of the operations department in August 2024, after faking the death of convicted human rights activist Nastya Loika's dog. He was a close friend of GUBOPiK officer Nikolai Tolchkov, who lobbied for his transfer to the Gomel office of the Internal Affairs Directorate in September 2025. He humiliated and mocked the deaths of political prisoners, their health problems, and their families.
The Department of Corrections of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Gomel Region and the City of Gomel. Penal Colony No. 4. Operative. Accomplice to crimes against the rights and freedoms of Belarusian citizens. Aleksey Olegovich Zyuzin is an employee of law enforcement agencies involved in politically motivated repressions. He made a meteoric rise through reports and abuse of political prisoners in Penal Colony No. 4. He filed monthly reports on political prisoners, facilitated their acquisition of the status of "malicious violators" and the placement of them in solitary confinement. He made sexualized remarks about prisoners. He personally participated in the abuse of Mayorova, Gnauk, Mitkevich, Bakhvalova, Loiko, and other political prisoners in the women's penal colony Penal Colony No. 4. He rose from a lowly operative to head of the operations department in August 2024, after faking the death of convicted human rights activist Nastya Loika's dog. He was a close friend of GUBOPiK officer Nikolai Tolchkov, who lobbied for his transfer to the Gomel office of the Internal Affairs Directorate in September 2025. He humiliated and mocked the deaths of political prisoners, their health problems, and their families.
Tatyana previously worked as a special education teacher in a kindergarten.
Some of her social networks have already been deleted , one page is practically empty.
Trial outcome date unknown
unknown years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
Oksana Volvacheva was born in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, but has lived in Belarus for over 30 years.
Since the beginning of 2019, the woman has been registered as an individual entrepreneur, and her main activity was the retail sale of sausages and ham in specialized stores in Minsk. Her business is currently in the process of being liquidated.
Oksana is an active civic activist and has frequently participated in political Telegram chats, especially after the outbreak of full-scale war in Ukraine in 2022. Publicly available data indicates that security forces persecuted her specifically for her online comments. The Minsk resident was first detained in January 2024 for these comments.
Trial outcome date unknown
unknown years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
Tatyana worked for many years as a teacher at Kindergarten No. 518 in Minsk's Sokol neighborhood. She also worked with children from an inclusive group, including those with autism. Her husband, 56-year-old Dmitry, works in renovations and worked as a laborer at the same kindergarten.
The Korsakovs' home was raided in the evening and searched. Security forces also called Pelageya, Dmitry and Tatyana's daughter, who now lives in Ukraine, and forced Dmitry Korsakov to tell her that her mother was in the hospital. This later turned out to be untrue. They most likely pressured the young woman to return to Belarus. Until 2020, the Korsakovs' daughter, Pelageya, worked at the same kindergarten #518, participated in protests, and in September 2021, she moved to Ukraine. With the outbreak of full-scale war, she decided not to leave for a safer country but to volunteer. In addition to her main job as an SMS messenger, Pelageya, for example, evacuates civilians and coordinates volunteer work in the event of missile strikes.
Tatyana and Dmitry's daughter believes that "their only 'crime' was that I was in Ukraine, and we kept in touch, calling each other. And my parents were worried about me. It turns out that this is the basis for the services' wild imagination."
Tatyana has long had problems with her blood pressure and knees. She constantly had to undergo expensive injections, and it's unclear whether she currently has access to the necessary treatment.
Trial outcome 10.06.2026
12 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 1100 basic values fine.
Appeal 28.08.2026
the sentence was upheld.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
9 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
Before her arrest, Natalia led an active and inquisitive lifestyle: she traveled, took long walks, visited art galleries, and admired beautiful places. It is also known that she recently worked as a security guard.
She was detained in 2025 as part of a criminal case opened under the article “assistance to extremist activity.”
In 2026, she was found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony; the exact term of imprisonment is unknown.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
Svetlana, an employee of the Minsk Design and Technology Institute, was found guilty of "calls to harm the Republic of Belarus," "insulting Lukashenko," "inciting hatred or discord," and "assisting extremist activity." She was sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony; the exact term is unknown.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
Olga Bulanova worked as an accountant for many years, and then in 2018-2019, she trained at the IT Academy and became a UI/UX designer. She then found work in IT.
Until her arrest , she lived in Lithuania but traveled to Belarus every couple of months. She has a husband and child.
Trial outcome 06.01.2026
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
Olga was arrested in October 2024 in connection with the "yard chats" case.
On October 29, 2024, the KGB recognized the courtyard coalition "Orden", which includes the courtyard chats "Zlye Kogtiki", "Sukharevo", "Senica2.0", "Solidarity", "Volnyya Vauki", "Navagrudskiya Partisans", "VILIYA", "Skromnye Matryoshka", and "Sosedi", as an "extremist formation".
According to the agency, those involved in these initiatives include Irina Yakovleva, Natalia Doronina, Diana Gavrilova, Ukrainian citizen Ivan Omelyan, Olga Nekhaychik, Konstantin Kirilenko, Yelizaveta Plitnik, Natalia Guzhova, Irina Smolyarova, Stanislav Botvin, and Natalia Lantukh. A few days later, mass arrests in this case took place across Belarus.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
Angela was arrested in October 2024 in connection with the "yard chats" case.
On October 29, 2024, the KGB recognized the courtyard coalition "Orden", which includes the courtyard chats "Zlye Kogtiki", "Sukharevo", "Senica2.0", "Solidarity", "Volnyya Vauki", "Navagrudskiya Partisans", "VILIYA", "Skromnye Matryoshka", and "Sosedi", as an "extremist formation".
According to the agency, those involved in these initiatives include Irina Yakovleva, Natalia Doronina, Diana Gavrilova, Ukrainian citizen Ivan Omelyan, Olga Nekhaychik, Konstantin Kirilenko, Yelizaveta Plitnik, Natalia Guzhova, Irina Smolyarova, Stanislav Botvin, and Natalia Lantukh. A few days later, mass arrests in this case took place across Belarus.
Trial outcome 19.03.2026
8 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 1000 basic values fine.
Appeal 17.07.2026
unknown.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
Vitalina is originally from Uzda. She has worked in finance her entire life. Since 2008, she has worked as a chief accountant at various companies, from the Spamash production center to construction and trade companies. In 2013, Vitalina registered as an individual entrepreneur and became a tax consultant. In recent years, she has also worked as a recruiter.
The woman has a minor son.
The prosecutor requested 3.5 years of imprisonment for Vitalina, but the judge gave her 4 years.
Trial outcome date unknown
4 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 10.02.2026
unknown.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
In February 2025, Tatyana was convicted under Article 19.11 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (dissemination of extremist materials). A criminal case was subsequently opened.
Trial outcome date unknown
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal date unknown
unknown.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
Natalia has problems with her legs. Pretrial detention center regulations prohibit lying down during the day, so she experiences severe swelling.
Natalia's husband,SergeiDoronin, was sentencedto imprisonment and served his sentence. On March 20, 2026, he was pardoned, the day before Natalia was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison.
Trial outcome 19.03.2026
8 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 1000 basic values fine.
Appeal date unknown
unknown.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
Anastasia, originally from Mozyr, graduated from the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture and Sport (BSUPhK) with a degree in tourism and hospitality and worked at the Minsk Arena. She traveled extensively and loved sports, including hockey and cycling.
The date of Anastasia's arrest is unknown. She last posted on Telegram in February 2025. It was that month that arrests in the Gayun case were in full swing.
Gritskevich hasn't been online since her arrest. This suggests she was sentenced to imprisonment.
Trial outcome date unknown
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
Darya Puchilo graduated from the Faculty of Law at Minsk Innovation University in 2019. While at the university, she participated in student legal Olympiads.
Daria Puchylo is a photographer. In January and February 2024, Daria was looking for web design jobs. On one website, she posted that she was a junior specialist, seeking work in Warsaw, and was willing to relocate and would consider any offers.
Daria made her last Instagram post in December 2024. Her last VKontakte post was on February 7, 2025—the day the arrests in the Gayun case began.
Trial outcome date unknown
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal date unknown
the sentence was upheld.
After the sentence comes into effect, it is only possible to write letters to a prisoner. According to article 85 of the Penal Enforcement Code, prisoners cannot receive money transfers from persons who are not family members. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, help families directly, if this option is available on the prisoner's card.
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