Natalia became famous back in 2017, when her case was reported by the independent press. A woman with a third-degree disability who was unable to find work due to medical restrictions, was about to be evicted from her apartment for debt. Natalia had previously worked in construction, but after she was diagnosed with epilepsy, doctors issued a list of work restrictions. Following a public outcry, the authorities withdrew the lawsuit, and Natalia was able to pay off her debts with the help of Nobel laureate and writer Svetlana Alexievich. Afterward, Alexievich continually supported the Gomel woman, and many other caring individuals also joined in.
In September, Natalia was caught in a security crackdown —detained for "extremist" subscriptions. The same judge who would try her on criminal charges fined her for an administrative offense. The Gomel resident was forced to star in a "repentance" video, in which she showed no remorse, and when asked how she felt about the government, she bluntly replied, "Badly." She was then released on bail.
She also talked about all this on social media, and in her last post, she wrote that they had come to take her into custody—as part of a criminal case. Natalia also posted a photo of herself with cut veins on her arm.
In conclusion, she was placed just before the trial.
She was releasedat the end of April 2026 upon completion of her sentence.
In the fall of 2024, Irina Poznyakevich's name appeared on Russia's wanted list. She was subsequently tried and deported to Belarus.
Irina Poznyakevich (Shulga) is 26 years old. She is originally from Baranovichi and has also lived in Ivatsevichi. According to social media, she has worked in various fields, including as a nurse's aide. As of 2019, she had a small child.
In October 2020, Irina was in a detention center in Zhodzina, detained for allegedly participating in protests. It's unclear whether she actually participated in anything or was just one of those detained by chance.
In February 2021, she moved to Russia. Her legalization expired on January 14, 2024, but she did not leave Moscow for her homeland, remaining there. In October 2024, Irina was tried in Moscow's Mikulinsky District Court. She was fined 5,000 Russian rubles (approximately $50) and ordered to be deported from Russia.
In September 2025 , she was released, having fully served her sentence.
Trial outcome 03.03.2025
1 year of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
It is knownthat the KGBconsidersMariato be involvedin the "Urban Garden Maris Mar" project, which was recognized as an "extremist group."
Mariahas a smallchildwho is breastfed.Therefore,after her arrest, she continuedto producemilk, and shehad toexpress milkwhile in custody.
Citizen of Lithuania.
On December 13, 2025,she was released after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole, and taken to Lithuania.
Trial outcome date unknown
4 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 690 basic values fine.
She was detained and convicted twice (in 2020 and 2023) under an administrative article for a day at Okrestina, after which she became a suspect in a criminal case for participating in protests. She left the Republic of Belarus.
Lilia disappeared from all social media after October 16, 2024, when she published her last post; her Telegram account was also deleted.
In 2012, she completed her residency in surgery, worked at the 10th City Clinical Hospital of Minsk and the Nordin Medical Center, and has over 17 years of medical experience.
In December 2024, Lilia was convicted of "organizing and preparing actions that grossly violate public order" and "calls for sanctions and other actions aimed at harming national security" and, despite her positive character references and value as a specialist, was sentenced to imprisonment.
On December 13, 2025, she was released following a visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole, and taken to Ukraine.
Trial outcome 31.12.2024
2 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
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