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Paul Ivanovich Kazakov
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.
List of repressed
On March 19, 2026, she was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
Natalia was arrested in October 2024 as part of a criminal case opened under the article "Participation in an Extremist Group." In November 2025, she was found guilty in the "Backyard Chat Case" and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony and a large fine.
She was released on March 20, 2026, as part of a pardon following another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole.
On March 19, 2026, she was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
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Detained for comments.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
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- Parents of minors
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
Vladimir was arrested in the spring of 2025 as part of a criminal case under the article "assistance to extremist activity," and in the fall of that year he was found guilty and sentenced to restricted freedom with a referral and a fine.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
Yuri spent more than five months in prison in Grodno Prison No. 1. On January 25, 2024, a criminal case was opened against him under Article 369 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus for a photograph of Lidiya Yermoshina posted about ten years ago. However, the next day the case was closed due to the fact that the period for bringing to criminal responsibility had expired.
His case should be considered politically motivated, since it fits perfectly into the general pattern of attacks on freedom of association, including through the persecution of civil society organizations aimed at national revival.
Meleshkevich was involved in the "Manor Padarosk" case - an initiative to restore an old estate near Vawkavysk, which was financed by businessman and philanthropist of Belarusian origin Pavel Podkorytov. In April 2023, he was released on bail . Before his arrest, Meleshkevich was involved in preserving and popularizing heritage, participated in organizing a summer camp to restore the old cemetery in Izabelin, and organized a summer camp to clear the ruins of the Bochwitz burial site in Podorosk.
Meleshkevich was the deputy chairman of the "Belarusian Voluntary Society for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments". Previously, before the liquidation of the organization by the Supreme Court, he was the deputy chairman of the public association "BPF "Adradzhenne", an activist of the Movement "For Freedom".
Yuri moved to his relatives in Bialystok.
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Widower. Has two minor children. Detained for comments.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
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- Foreign citizens
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- Bloggers
- Foreign citizens
- Parents of minors
Vyacheslav Papsho, 39, is a Lithuanian citizen and lived in Vilnius. He likely has Belarusian roots; at least, he has long been interested in events in Belarus. He is fluent in Lithuanian and Russian and also understands Belarusian well.
In 2020, he began dedicating his videos exclusively to Belarusian topics. He supported Belarusians who were protesting, spoke about political prisoners, and criticized various government agencies. Recently, this has been the focus of much of his content.
Vyacheslav suddenly disappeared from view on July 29, 2024. Afterward, some videos disappeared from his channel, and some subscribers were removed from his channel and Telegram chat. On August 23, 2024, his channel "Zhive" (Long Live) was added to the list of extremist groups.
It recently became known that Vyacheslav went to the Republic of Belarus and was detained.
He has a Belarusian wife and a daughter.
On November 17, 2025, Vyacheslav's trials began.
On December 13, 2025, before the sentencing, Vyacheslav was released after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole, and taken to Lithuania.
Alexander was convicted in the spring of 2025 under the articles "insulting a government official" and "insulting Lukashenko" and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony.
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Andrey, the owner of the Grodno ethnic store "Tsudounya," was arrested on February 6, 2025, in connection with a criminal case related to the 2020 protests and later sentenced to restricted freedom.
He founded the store in 2015. After the 2020 elections, the business faced fines and the threat of losing its premises, but Andrei remained in Belarus and continued to support it, believing it was important for the preservation and development of Belarusian culture.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
On March 19, 2026, she was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).