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On April 2, 2024, an appeal hearing was held and the verdict came into force.
She was released after serving her full sentence.
She was detained with her husband for protests when she was leaving Belarus to visit her children.
2.5 years of restriction of freedom without direction
Propagandists published an interview with Tatyana Sobol, who reportedly returned to her homeland through a “return commission.” The woman was forced to talk about how bad she felt abroad and how she “succumbed to influence” to participate in protests in 2020.
Despite returning through the commission, Tatyana is awaiting trial - she is charged with the “people's” Article 342 of the Criminal Code. She is free on bail.
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Galina Krasnyanskaya is 67 years old. She comes from Babruisk, probably from a military family - social networks indicate that she was born in the "military town of Kiselevichi". Once there was a large military garrison there and the school was created specifically for the children of the military. After school, she went to Minsk to study to be a chemist at the Belarusian Technological Institute (now BSTU). But after that, Galina worked in military units, if you believe her social networks. For example, from 1981 to 1986 in unit No. 48819, based in the pro-Soviet part of Germany - the GDR.
She probably moved to Sweden later. She must also have Swedish citizenship.
It is unknown when the woman returned to Belarus, but not earlier than spring 2023. The date of detention is also unknown. The article under which Galina is accused most often means a donation to Belarusian volunteers or to help Ukraine.
On June 21, 2025, Galina was released after a visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, Keith Kellogg, and was immediately taken to Lithuania.
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3 years of restriction of freedom without direction.
Ilona’s social networks contain many posts and links to the online platform “Voice,” whose information products are recognized as “extremist” material in Belarus.
On May 3, 2024, the appeal was considered and the verdict came into force.
unknown years (deferment of execution of punishment).
unknown years of restriction of freedom without direction
The woman was held in custody from April 27 to April 30, 2023, then was transferred to house arrest pending trial. In total there are 28 episodes in the criminal case.
According to the prosecution , Zinaida Kazak, from December 2020 to mid-2021, made offensive comments in telegram channels and chats against prosecutors, judges, and police officers, among whom were Minister of Internal Affairs Karaev, assistant prosecutor of the Oktyabrsky district of Minsk, and the chairman of the court. Lida district, judge of the Molodechno district court, deputy head of the KGB department for the Grodno region and many others.
Several victims filed financial claims for moral damage, totaling 4,000 rubles.
Kazak admitted her guilt only partially and rejected material claims.
4.5 years of restriction of freedom without direction
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Has a higher legal education (BSU). Worked in the consulting company Parada+partners.
According to human rights activists, she was released on January 9, 2025, having fully served her sentence as determined by the court.
unknown years of restriction of freedom without direction
Detained for financing extremist activities, namely helping political prisoners and their families.
Natalia was detained on November 16, but was released on bail of 18,500 rubles the same day.
She was accused of participating in the March of New Belarus on August 23, 2020 and entering the roadway. As reported in the court ruling, Natalya “used a white-red-white banner as a protest symbol.” The woman was identified from a photograph from the Internet and mobile operator data. She fully admitted guilt.
Natalya Azhnova has a higher education and works as a sales specialist.
2.5 years of restriction of freedom without direction.