Accomplice to crimes against the rights and freedoms of citizens of Belarus. Kuznetsov Aleksandr Nikolaevich is an employee of law enforcement agencies involved in politically motivated repressions. Kuznetsov exerted psychological pressure on political prisoners Ekaterina Bakhvalova, Tatyana Kanevskaya, Anna Vishnyak, Miya Mitkevich. He staged provocations, invented reasons for unfounded penalties. He gave orders to beat prisoners. According to information from former political prisoner Natalya Khershe, Kuznetsov did not allow a container for hygiene procedures in the PKT. By order of Kuznetsov, other prisoners spoiled food intended for political prisoners, did not allow them to sleep. Political prisoners were forced to constantly work and clean the territory, were doused at night, their things were damaged, used hygiene products were thrown into their beds, needles were thrown in. Kuznetsov was also involved in compiling reports on violations of political prisoners for far-fetched reasons; he said that such people were the ballast of this world and forced them to commit suicide.
Accomplice to crimes against the rights and freedoms of citizens of Belarus. Kuznetsov Aleksandr Nikolaevich is an employee of law enforcement agencies involved in politically motivated repressions. Kuznetsov exerted psychological pressure on political prisoners Ekaterina Bakhvalova, Tatyana Kanevskaya, Anna Vishnyak, Miya Mitkevich. He staged provocations, invented reasons for unfounded penalties. He gave orders to beat prisoners. According to information from former political prisoner Natalya Khershe, Kuznetsov did not allow a container for hygiene procedures in the PKT. By order of Kuznetsov, other prisoners spoiled food intended for political prisoners, did not allow them to sleep. Political prisoners were forced to constantly work and clean the territory, were doused at night, their things were damaged, used hygiene products were thrown into their beds, needles were thrown in. Kuznetsov was also involved in compiling reports on violations of political prisoners for far-fetched reasons; he said that such people were the ballast of this world and forced them to commit suicide.
A student at the Minsk State Linguistic University. Detained in September 2024. Initially, she was sentenced to two days in prison under an administrative article, after which a criminal case was opened. According to acquaintances, the criminal case is politically motivated.
Alina Shevtsova was added to the list of participants of the "extremist formation" "School of Leadership for Women" at the end of September 2024. This is an educational project for Belarusian female students, which helps them develop leadership skills.
Trial outcome 19.06.2025
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.
It is knownthat the KGBconsidersYanato be involvedin the “Urban Garden Maris Mar” project, which was recognized as an “extremist formation.”
Trial outcome date unknown
4 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 690 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.
1 year 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 21.02.2025
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.
2 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 800 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.
A practicing psychologist and successful business coach in the field of professional and personal growth. He is a member of the Belarusian Association of Psychotherapists.
Trial outcome 20.08.2025
2 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 1000 basic values fine.
Appeal 11.11.2025
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.
2 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 800 basic values fine.
Appeal 11.11.2025
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.
Presumably detained for assisting political prisoners.
Trial outcome date unknown
4 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.
Elena was traveling with her son to visit her parents when she was arrested for assisting political prisoners.
Trial outcome 24.11.2025
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.
Maret was detained in late October 2024 in Smorgon. At that time, about 12 people were subjected to the "cleansing" in Smorgon, most of them were released after "24 hours".
Has the 2nd non-working disability group.
Trial outcome 14.10.2025
2 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 800 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.
Violeta graduated from school in Minsk and entered the Warsaw Academy of Arts. The girl is interested in photography and loves traveling.
Three years ago she got married and changed her last name. The couple became famous because the guy, former football player Fedor Verbitsky, proposed to the girl right at the stadium after the end of the game.
The criminal case was prompted by a video the family made in the summer of 2020 calling for an end to violence. Father Gennady testified in court that one day in the summer of 2020, emotionally affected by the data he saw online about the violence used by the officers against protesters, he decided to record a video addressing the officers calling for a justified use of force. He came up with the text of the speech and then asked his daughter to read it. He also asked his wife to speak out about the elections. On the same day, he expressed his wishes for the future of the country on video, and at the end of his speech, he also showed a heart symbol. After that, he found videos on the Internet and edited the video. On the same day, he sent it to several of his friends and relatives.
Trial outcome 21.11.2024
4 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 07.02.2025
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.
Irina worked as a sales specialist and then as a manager at Anastan. She was convicted along with her daughter and husband.
The criminal case was prompted by a video the family made in the summer of 2020 calling for an end to violence. Gennady, the husband, testified in court that one day in the summer of 2020, emotionally affected by the data he saw online about the violence used by the officers against protesters, he decided to record a video addressing the officers with a call for a justified use of force. He came up with the text of the speech and then asked his daughter to read it. He also asked his wife to speak out about the elections. On the same day, he expressed his wishes for the future of the country on video, and at the end of his speech, he also showed a heart symbol. After that, he found videos on the Internet and edited the video. On the same day, he sent it to several of his friends and relatives.
Trial outcome 21.11.2024
5 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 07.02.2025
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.
Victoria from Minsk, graduated from medical college. At first she worked in state clinics, then in the medical center "Sinevo".
A person who knows Svetlana from college said that she was not interested in politics during her student years and was never a public activist. However, the events of 2020 changed the lives of tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of Belarusians beyond recognition. And Veras was no exception.
It is unknown when Victoria was detained.
Trial outcome 18.11.2024
2 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 Rodionova worked until 2020 at KYKY.org, primarily for the "Pain" section, and also collaborated as a freelancer with Belarusian and foreign media.
During her detention in Pretrial Detention Center No. 1, Olga was sent for a psychiatric examination to the hospital in Novinki.Olga'ssickmother, who is over80years old, requiresconstantcare .
Trial outcome 10.12.2024
4 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 07.02.2025
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.
According to the court, the essence of the charge against everyone was that on August 10, 2020, people in Brest "shouted slogans, demonstrated white-red-white banners, deliberately obstructed the movement of vehicles and the normal functioning of enterprises." In doing so, they allegedly grossly violated public order.
In addition to her previous conviction under Article 328, she received 11 years in prison and a fine.
Trial outcome 25.10.2024
1 year 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 17.01.2025
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.
Tatyana, 44, was detained together with her husband. The family lives in Baranovichi. They have two children, the youngest son is still a minor.
According to data for 2005, Tatyana worked at the "558th Aircraft Repair Plant" as a technician. Vladislav is a military man. According to data for 2019, he worked at the "61st Fighter Air Base in Baranovichi" (military unit 54804).
It is not known exactly what the Koshcheyevs are accused of. They are likely being held in custody, as their last social media activity was in 2023.
Trial outcome 04.11.2024
unknown years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 04.02.2025
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.
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