Alexander Nikolaevich Mokhorev
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Alexander Nikolaevich Mokhorev
Alexander Nikolaevich Mokhorev is involved in politically motivated repressions in the Republic of Belarus.
Mokhorev is responsible for the fact that, as a judge of the Sovetsky District Court of the city of Gomel, he makes politically motivated sentences against representatives of civil society. In judicial practice, Alexander Mokhorev considers not only administrative cases, but also criminal ones. As a result of his decisions, many Belarusians who opposed the repressive regime in force in the country were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.
In particular, on April 7, 2021, the judge sentenced political prisoner Vladimir Nepomnyashchy to two years and six months in prison in a general regime colony.
On December 9, 2021, Mokhorev sentenced political prisoner Yevgeny Morenets to three years of imprisonment in a general regime colony.
In 2022, Alexander Mokhorev sentenced a resident of Gomel for comments on the Internet to one and a half years of imprisonment in a general regime colony.
Thus, Alexander Nikolaevich Mokhorev is responsible for human rights violations and undermining the principles of the rule of law, as well as for promoting repression against representatives of civil society and the democratic opposition. His work within the judiciary is focused on maintaining the position of the existing government, rather than on enforcing the law. Mokhorev's actions contribute to human rights violations, strengthening the power of Alexander Lukashenko and increasing politically motivated repression in the Republic of Belarus.
Alexander Nikolaevich Mokhorev is involved in politically motivated repressions in the Republic of Belarus.
Mokhorev is responsible for the fact that, as a judge of the Sovetsky District Court of the city of Gomel, he makes politically motivated sentences against representatives of civil society. In judicial practice, Alexander Mokhorev considers not only administrative cases, but also criminal ones. As a result of his decisions, many Belarusians who opposed the repressive regime in force in the country were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.
In particular, on April 7, 2021, the judge sentenced political prisoner Vladimir Nepomnyashchy to two years and six months in prison in a general regime colony.
On December 9, 2021, Mokhorev sentenced political prisoner Yevgeny Morenets to three years of imprisonment in a general regime colony.
In 2022, Alexander Mokhorev sentenced a resident of Gomel for comments on the Internet to one and a half years of imprisonment in a general regime colony.
Thus, Alexander Nikolaevich Mokhorev is responsible for human rights violations and undermining the principles of the rule of law, as well as for promoting repression against representatives of civil society and the democratic opposition. His work within the judiciary is focused on maintaining the position of the existing government, rather than on enforcing the law. Mokhorev's actions contribute to human rights violations, strengthening the power of Alexander Lukashenko and increasing politically motivated repression in the Republic of Belarus.
List of repressed
Irina was arrested in 2024 and convicted of "inciting hatred and discord" and insulting Lukashenko. It is also known that in February of that year, she was arrested on administrative charges of distributing materials included on the national list of extremist materials, as well as their production, storage, or transportation with intent to distribute.
In September 2025, she was released, having served her entire sentence.
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Nikolai, a chemical engineer, was arrested in connection with a criminal case opened for online comments following the deaths of KGB officer Dmitry Fedosyuk and IT specialist Andrei Zeltser. He was found guilty of "discrediting the Republic of Belarus" for a post in the "Strong News" group on the social network VKontakte, which, according to the prosecution, discredited the country.
Nikolai was released in November 2022 in the courtroom, having already served his entire sentence.
Sergei was convicted of "participating in group actions that grossly violate public order" in a criminal case opened following a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, people were singing and dancing in circles when a water cannon was used against them.
He was released in 2024, having fully served his sentence.
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Ilya, a Gomel volunteer and well-known rock concert organizer, was detained by KGB officers on July 8, 2021. He was arrested as a witness in a case involving an "act of terrorism," but was released on July 16.
Ilya was arrested again on September 30, 2021, in connection with a criminal case opened for online comments following the deaths of KGB officer Dmitry Fedosyuk and IT specialist Andrei Zeltser in Minsk. He was initially charged with "inciting hatred or discord," but during the investigation, the charge was changed to "discrediting the Republic of Belarus."
Ilya visited court hearings for political prisoners, helped with parcels, and wrote letters of support. His "Write Letters" initiative was shortlisted for the 2021 National Human Rights Award in the "Campaign/Initiative of the Year" category. Even behind bars, he continued to support Belarusians with letters of solidarity.
In October 2022, Ilya was found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony and a large fine. He was released in court because his time in custody exceeded his sentence.
After his release, political persecution continued: Ilya was repeatedly subjected to administrative charges and searches. Ultimately, he was forced to leave Belarus.
In November 2023, it became known that a new criminal case had been opened against him, and his Facebook page was recognized as “extremist.”
Yuri was first detained on August 11, 2020, in Gomel and brutally beaten at the Novobelitsky District Police Department. He was charged with participating in an unsanctioned public event and sentenced to 12 days of administrative arrest.
In July 2021, Yuri was arrested again, this time in connection with a criminal case opened under the articles "insulting a government official," "insulting a judge," and "insulting Lukashenko." According to the prosecution, he subscribed to Telegram channels that published the personal information of law enforcement officers and, from December 2020 to April 2021, posted "offensive comments expressed in an obscene manner."
In November 2021, Yuri was found guilty of insulting 23 people — officials, judges, police officers, prosecutors, and Lukashenko — and sentenced to compulsory treatment in a psychiatric hospital.
Yuri was not present at the court hearings. According to his relatives, he was depressed, suffered panic attacks, and suffered from psychosomatic disorders. He also reportedly lost more than 35 kilograms during his imprisonment. His father acted as his legal representative.
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Vladimir, a public activist, was arrested on December 23, 2020 and convicted of insulting Gomel prosecutor's assistant Alesya Zhuravskaya in the courtroom. He uttered the phrase: "Organized criminal group." Vladimir did not admit his guilt, explaining that this expression referred to the sentence handed down to Georgy Vasilenko for raising a white-red-white flag on the flagpole of a Gomel square.
On March 31, 2023, he was released after serving the full sentence imposed by the court.