All persecuted

Olga, an activist of the Country for Life project and a member of Svetlana Tikhanovskaya’s initiative group, took part in protests after the presidential elections and was repeatedly detained.

On November 15, 2020, she was detained in the courtyard of the "Square of Changes", where peaceful protesters gathered for a rally in memory of Roman Bondarenko, killed by security forces, under the slogan "I'm coming out". After that, a criminal case was opened against Olga.

In February 2021, she was convicted of “participating in group actions that grossly violate public order.” She left Belarus some time later.

In October 2024, a court hearing was held in absentia to replace the restriction of freedom with imprisonment in a penal colony.

Sergei was convicted of "participating in group actions that grossly violate public order" in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, participants sang songs and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.

Left Belarus.

In December 2024, a court hearing in absentia was held against Sergei as part of a special proceeding to replace the restriction of freedom with imprisonment in a penal colony.

Anna was convicted of "participating in group actions that grossly violate public order" in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, participants sang songs and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.

Left Belarus.

In December 2024, as part of a special proceeding against Anna, a court hearing was held in absentia to replace the restriction of freedom with imprisonment in a penal colony.

Nikita was accused of blocking public transportation in Minsk on August 10, 2020, and convicted under the article "Organizing or actively participating in group actions that grossly violate public order." He was sentenced to restricted freedom with a referral.

In October 2024, a court hearing was held in absentia as part of a special proceeding to replace the restriction of freedom with a referral to imprisonment in a penal colony.

was detained on July 27, 2021 near his home for an offensive comment about the prosecutor.

It is also known that Vadim wrote a book about the protests.

By absorbing a less severe punishment into a more severe one, on October 29, 2021, the political prisoner was finally sentenced to restriction of freedom and sent to an open correctional facility for a period of three years. Vadim Gil was released from custody in the courtroom while he appealed the verdict.

Vadim left Belarus.

Dmitry was found guilty of joining a rally in Minsk on September 20, 2020, as part of a large group of people, actively participating in it, disrupting public transportation, and carrying a flag.

In December 2024, a court hearing in absentia was held as part of a special proceeding to replace the restriction of freedom with a referral to imprisonment in a penal colony.

Natalia was convicted of "participating in group actions grossly violating 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, and a water cannon was used against them.

Natalia managed to leave the country before the sentence came into force.

In January 2025, as part of a special proceeding in Natalia's case, a hearing was held in absentia to consider replacing her restriction of freedom with a prison sentence in a penal colony. The outcome of the hearing is unknown.

Andrei, a blogger and official DJ for the Belarusian punk rock band Dai Darogu!, 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 sang and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.

Andrei managed to leave the country before the sentence came into force.

In January 2025, as part of a special proceeding in Andrei's case, a hearing in absentia was held to consider replacing the restriction of freedom with a prison sentence in a penal colony. The outcome of the hearing is unknown.

Elina was convicted of unfurling a banner reading, "While there is lawlessness in the country, resistance is our duty," blocking traffic.

Left Belarus.

In February 2025, as part of a special proceeding in Elina's case, a hearing was held in absentia to consider replacing the restriction of freedom with a prison sentence in a penal colony. The outcome of the hearing is unknown.

Dmitry was found guilty of leaving a comment on Telegram on October 27, 2020, under a video of Lukashenko's speech, which, according to the prosecution, was aimed at portraying him as humiliated in the public eye.

In February 2025, as part of the special proceedings in Dmitry's case, a hearing was held in absentia to consider replacing his restriction of freedom with a prison sentence in a penal colony. The outcome of the hearing is unknown.

Leonid was found guilty of participating in an unauthorized protest in Minsk on September 20, 2020, by stepping onto the roadway, shouting slogans, and clapping, thereby grossly disturbing public order. He was also charged with obstructing public transportation on several streets, which resulted in the shutdown of traffic, including public transportation.

In December 2024, a court hearing was held in absentia as part of a special proceeding to replace the restriction of freedom with a sentence of imprisonment in a penal colony.

Alexander was convicted for a comment on Instagram on the channel "Typical Vitebsk" addressed to the PPS sergeant Vitaly Shnyavin, and sentenced to restriction of freedom with direction. He managed to leave Belarus before the start of serving his sentence.

In January 2025, a court hearing in absentia was held regarding Alexander to replace the restriction of freedom with imprisonment in a penal colony.

Natalia was accused of slandering the Prosecutor General of Belarus Andrei Shved and sentenced to restriction of freedom with referral. According to the investigation, on February 1, 2021, she wrote from her mobile phone in the public chat "Kuluary KYKY" under a post about increasing responsibility for extremism that "the Prosecutor General is a criminal", thereby disseminating false information. Shved estimated the moral damage at 10,000 rubles, the court reduced the amount of compensation by only 1,000 rubles.

Natalia left Belarus before she began serving her sentence.

In January 2025, as part of a special proceeding on Natalia's case, a court hearing in absentia was held to replace the restriction of freedom with imprisonment in a penal colony.

Vladislav, the lead singer of the band Gods Tower, was convicted in June 2021 for a comment left under a video in which the chairman of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee Gennady Solovey communicates with people. He was sentenced to restriction of freedom with referral to an open-type correctional facility. It was later reported that Vladislav left Belarus.

In March 2024, a new criminal case was opened against him under the articles "Incitement of hatred or discord" and "Creation of an extremist formation or participation in it" as part of a special proceeding. In June of the same year, he was convicted in absentia for participating in an "extremist formation" - "Rudobelskaya show-off". Vladislav was sentenced to 8 years of imprisonment and a fine of 500 basic units.

Elena, a teacher, was convicted in April 2021 under the article on slander and sentenced to restriction of freedom without direction and large financial compensation. The reason for the proceedings was a repost of information about police officers on a Telegram channel. After being detained in July 2022 in Ivanovo, where a wave of repression took place, her illness worsened and she was hospitalized. She later left Belarus.

In December 2024, as part of a special proceeding against Elena, a court hearing was held in absentia “On replacing the restriction of freedom without sending her to an open-type correctional facility.”