Vadim was detained, severely beaten and later convicted for participating in a protest that took place on August 9, 2020 in Minsk against the results of the presidential elections.
Throughout his entire term of imprisonment, Vadim was systematically subjected to psychological and physical violence: he was beaten, placed in solitary confinement and punishment cells, and deprived of parcels and visits.
He was released in April 20204, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
