Maria entered the French language department of the Minsk State Linguistic University and received her diploma in 2014.
The young woman has always had a strong civic stance . Even during the protests against integration with Russia in 2019, she said, "It's very easy to lose independence, but it will be impossible to win it back. It's bad that only a few people came out, but it's the few who save the world, not the masses."
In July 2020, Maria attended Svetlana Tikhanovskaya's election rally in Zhlobin with a poster to protest "elections without choice."
She said she did not support any of the candidates, but demanded that opposition politicians clearly condemn the conflict in Ukraine and the occupation of Crimea.
Outside of her studies and work, Maria has always been passionate about nature: she loves birds and, whenever possible, is involved in rescuing animals.
Trial outcome date unknown
unknown years restrictions of freedom with referral to an open-type correctional facility.
Oksana Volvacheva was born in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, but has lived in Belarus for over 30 years.
Since the beginning of 2019, the woman has been registered as an individual entrepreneur, and her main activity was the retail sale of sausages and ham in specialized stores in Minsk. Her business is currently in the process of being liquidated.
Oksana is an active civic activist and has frequently participated in political Telegram chats, especially after the outbreak of full-scale war in Ukraine in 2022. Publicly available data indicates that security forces persecuted her specifically for her online comments. The Minsk resident was first detained in January 2024 for these comments.
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.
She was convicted in the case of the "Russian Orthodox Church – Tsarist Empire" movement. On May 29, 2026, Galina was added to the "list of extremists." According to a decision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on August 15, 2025, the religious sect "Russian Orthodox Church – Tsarist Empire" was designated an "extremist organization."
The "list of extremists" includes Anna Stryukova from the village of Ulazy in the Grodno region, Galina Frolova from the village of Kaiki in the Vitebsk region, Olga Boykovskaya from Svisloch, and Olga Vashchenko from Vileyka. The basis for the list is the Minsk City Court's verdict under Part 3 of Article 130 of the Criminal Code and Part 3 of Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code—"incitement of hatred" and participation in or leadership of an "extremist group."
The movement's participants were accused of leading the movement's structures and disseminating ideas that investigators interpreted as religious and national hatred.
The prosecutor's office announced the sentences: Stryukova, Frolova, and Baikovskaya received five years and three months in prison, and Voshchenko received five years in prison. In May 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the sentence.
Trial outcome date unknown
5 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.
She was convicted in the case of the "Russian Orthodox Church – Tsarist Empire" movement. On May 29, 2026, Galina was added to the "list of extremists." According to a decision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on August 15, 2025, the religious sect "Russian Orthodox Church – Tsarist Empire" was designated an "extremist organization."
The "list of extremists" includes Anna Stryukova from the village of Ulazy in the Grodno region, Galina Frolova from the village of Kaiki in the Vitebsk region, Olga Boykovskaya from Svisloch, and Olga Vashchenko from Vileyka. The basis for the list is the Minsk City Court's verdict under Part 3 of Article 130 of the Criminal Code and Part 3 of Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code—"incitement of hatred" and participation in or leadership of an "extremist group."
According to the documents of the movement itself, Anna Stryukova appeared as "Abbess of all White Rus' (Belarus) Evdokia", and Galina Frolova as "nun Feodosia".
The movement's participants were accused of leading the movement's structures and disseminating ideas that investigators interpreted as religious and national hatred.
The prosecutor's office announced the sentences: Stryukova, Frolova, and Baikovskaya received five years and three months in prison, and Voshchenko received five years in prison. In May 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the sentence.
Trial outcome date unknown
5 years 3 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.
She was convicted in the case of the "Russian Orthodox Church – Tsarist Empire" movement. On May 29, 2026, Galina was added to the "list of extremists." According to a decision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on August 15, 2025, the religious sect "Russian Orthodox Church – Tsarist Empire" was designated an "extremist organization."
The "list of extremists" includes Anna Stryukova from the village of Ulazy in the Grodno region, Galina Frolova from the village of Kaiki in the Vitebsk region, Olga Boykovskaya from Svisloch, and Olga Vashchenko from Vileyka. The basis for the list is the Minsk City Court's verdict under Part 3 of Article 130 of the Criminal Code and Part 3 of Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code—"incitement of hatred" and participation in or leadership of an "extremist group."
According to the documents of the movement itself, Anna Stryukova appeared as "Abbess of all White Rus' (Belarus) Evdokia", and Galina Frolova as "nun Feodosia".
The movement's participants were accused of leading the movement's structures and disseminating ideas that investigators interpreted as religious and national hatred.
The prosecutor's office announced the sentences: Stryukova, Frolova, and Baikovskaya received five years and three months in prison, and Voshchenko received five years in prison. In May 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the sentence.
Trial outcome date unknown
5 years 3 months 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.
She was convicted in the case of the "Russian Orthodox Church – Tsarist Empire" movement. On May 29, 2026, Galina was added to the "list of extremists." According to a decision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on August 15, 2025, the religious sect "Russian Orthodox Church – Tsarist Empire" was designated an "extremist organization."
The "list of extremists" includes Anna Stryukova from the village of Ulazy in the Grodno region, Galina Frolova from the village of Kaiki in the Vitebsk region, Olga Boykovskaya from Svisloch, and Olga Vashchenko from Vileyka. The basis for the list is the Minsk City Court's verdict under Part 3 of Article 130 of the Criminal Code and Part 3 of Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code—"incitement of hatred" and participation in or leadership of an "extremist group."
According to the documents of the movement itself, Anna Stryukova appeared as "Abbess of all White Rus' (Belarus) Evdokia", and Galina Frolova as "nun Feodosia".
The movement's participants were accused of leading the movement's structures and disseminating ideas that investigators interpreted as religious and national hatred.
The prosecutor's office announced the sentences: Stryukova, Frolova, and Baikovskaya received five years and three months in prison, and Voshchenko received five years in prison. In May 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the sentence.
Trial outcome 20.02.2026
5 years 3 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.
Victoria graduated from the Francisk Skaryna Gomel State University, where she studied finance and credit (banking).
Later, she switched careers and moved into IT, where she began working as a software engineer and automation specialist (JS, Java). In 2020, Victoria initially worked at the Gomel office of Godel Technologies Europe, and in September of that year, she joined Innowise Group, a large international software development and IT consulting company.
Before her arrest, Natalia led an active and inquisitive lifestyle: she traveled, took long walks, visited art galleries, and admired beautiful places. It is also known that she recently worked as a security guard.
She was detained in 2025 as part of a criminal case opened under the article “assistance to extremist activity.”
In 2026, she was found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony; the exact term of imprisonment is 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.
Svetlana, an employee of the Minsk Design and Technology Institute, was found guilty of "calls to harm the Republic of Belarus," "insulting Lukashenko," "inciting hatred or discord," and "assisting extremist activity." She was sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony; the exact term is 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.
Olga Bulanova worked as an accountant for many years, and then in 2018-2019, she trained at the IT Academy and became a UI/UX designer. She then found work in IT.
Until her arrest , she lived in Lithuania but traveled to Belarus every couple of months. She has a husband and child.
Trial outcome 06.01.2026
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.
Vitalina is originally from Uzda. She has worked in finance her entire life. Since 2008, she has worked as a chief accountant at various companies, from the Spamash production center to construction and trade companies. In 2013, Vitalina registered as an individual entrepreneur and became a tax consultant. In recent years, she has also worked as a recruiter.
The woman has a minor son.
The prosecutor requested 3.5 years of imprisonment for Vitalina, but the judge gave her 4 years.
Trial outcome date unknown
4 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 10.02.2026
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.
While still a student at BSUIR, Karina started working as an operator at MAZ in 2013. She later worked as a merchandiser and website editor, while also mastering accounting. In 2018, Bardukhai transferred to Armtek, one of the largest auto parts suppliers in the country. In five years, she rose from a rank-and-file economist to a leading specialist and SAP expert.
Karina Bordukhai is a well-known animal rights activist in Minsk. She helps rescue stray animals and raises money to feed animals in shelters and foster homes. She is also a member of the Prodyus equestrian club. She also takes photographs, focusing on animals and nature.
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.
In February 2025, Tatyana was convicted under Article 19.11 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (dissemination of extremist materials). A criminal case was subsequently opened.
Trial outcome date unknown
3 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.
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