Responsible for all illegal actions against prisoners in Grodno Prison No. 1. Such actions include psychological and, in some cases, physical violence, illegal sending to solitary confinement, restrictions on correspondence and receiving parcels from persons in the institution. On July 11, 2023, political prisoner Ales Pushkin died in a hospital in Grodno. He was taken there from the territory of Prison No. 1 in Grodno. As the head of this prison, he is responsible for the conditions of detention and the untimely provision of medical care to prisoners, which led to a tragic outcome. In particular, his actions clearly show disregard for the rights of prisoners, including for political reasons.
Responsible for all illegal actions against prisoners in Grodno Prison No. 1. Such actions include psychological and, in some cases, physical violence, illegal sending to solitary confinement, restrictions on correspondence and receiving parcels from persons in the institution. On July 11, 2023, political prisoner Ales Pushkin died in a hospital in Grodno. He was taken there from the territory of Prison No. 1 in Grodno. As the head of this prison, he is responsible for the conditions of detention and the untimely provision of medical care to prisoners, which led to a tragic outcome. In particular, his actions clearly show disregard for the rights of prisoners, including for political reasons.
At the end of April, local public activists were detained: BCD member Ales Masyuk and BPF Party members Pavel Sevastyan and Viktor Marchik. The Slonim residents were detained as part of a group criminal case involving the activities of the Belarusian Council of Culture. Arrests related to this case also took place in other Belarusian cities. It is known that the Slonim activists participated in several cultural gatherings, which, in the notoriously disrupted legal environment in Belarus, are now considered participation in the activities of an extremist group.
Ales Masyuk, Pavel Sevastyan, and Viktor Marchik have been repeatedly persecuted by the authorities in previous years. They have faced numerous administrative and criminal charges, as well as various provocations.
At the end of April, local public activists were detained : BCD member Ales Masyuk and BPF Party members Pavel Sevastyan and Viktor Marchik. The Slonim residents were detained as part of a group criminal case concerning the activities of the Belarusian Council of Culture. Arrests related to this case also took place in other Belarusian cities. It is known that the Slonim activists participated in several cultural gatherings, which, in the notoriously disrupted legal environment in Belarus, are now considered participation in the activities of an extremist group.
Ales Masyuk, Pavel Sevastyan, and Viktor Marchik have been repeatedly persecuted by the authorities in previous years. They have faced numerous administrative and criminal charges, as well as various provocations.
At the end of April, local public activists were detained : BKHDA member Masyuk, and BPF Party members Pavel Sevastyan and Viktor Marchik. The Slonim residents were detained as part of a group criminal case concerning the activities of the Belarusian Council of Culture. Arrests related to this case also took place in other Belarusian cities. It is known that the Slonim activists participated in several cultural gatherings, which, in the notoriously disrupted legal environment in Belarus, are now considered participation in the activities of an extremist group.
Ales Masyuk, Pavel Sevastyan, and Viktor Marchik have been repeatedly persecuted by the authorities in previous years. They have faced numerous administrative and criminal charges, as well as various provocations.
Avdevich studied at the Belarusian State Technological University. After graduating, he enlisted in the special forces. After his military service, in 2016, Avdevich worked at Damonte, a company that manufactures various PVC and aluminum products.
The court's verdict is unknown, but Avdevich is most likely currently serving his sentence in a penal colony.
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.
Before the events of 2020, Dmitry worked at the Lida locomotive depot and, in recent years, was a long-distance truck driver in the European Union.
He was presumably detained in the fall of 2025 after one of his regular flights. His last reports concern crossing the border during this period.
In 2026, Dmitry was found guilty of "slandering Lukashenko," "inciting hatred," and "assisting extremist activity" and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony.
Trial outcome date unknown
4 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security 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.
6 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions, 100 basic values fine.
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.
Gleb is from Grodno. He is known to have lived in Russia for a long time. He worked at Lesta OJSC since at least January 2020. This is the Russian division of Wargaming, a company that develops computer games, most famously World of Tanks.
Rybchenko is on the leaked Central Bank of Russia blacklist. The reason was a money transfer request denial with the explanation "the transaction is being carried out for the purpose of financing terrorism." It appears he attempted to donate to Polk Kalinovsky using a Russian card. This occurred in March 2022.
Gleb is also listed in the Russian "opposition" database, which was created by Russian security forces to more easily monitor those who disagree with the war and activists. It was leaked online.
Trial outcome date unknown
15 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions.
Appeal date unknown
14 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security 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.
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.
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 500 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.
unknown years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 15.12.2025
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.
For many years, she worked as a professional makeup artist, make-up artist, and prop maker. She created wedding looks and saw clients at a local beauty salon. She also participated in the opening of the Le Grand art studio.
Natalia Chubovskaya is a well-known figure in the city on the Neman River. She has over 9,000 followers on Instagram, a large clientele, and her own salon.
Trial outcome 24.04.2026
5 years 5 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 500 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.
2 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 800 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.
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