Involved in making politically motivated court decisions, which resulted in a sentence of at least 11 years in prison.
He acted as a judge over the coordinator of the Volunteer Service “Spring” Marfa Rabkova, volunteer Andrei Chepyuk, political prisoners activists of the anarchist movement Akihiro Gaevsky-Khanada, Alexander Frantskevich, Alexei Golovko, Alexander Kozlyanko, Pavel Shpetny, Nikita Drants, Andrei Marach, Daniil Chul. This case involves 10 articles of the Criminal Code, and the materials amount to 160 volumes.
Convicted 21-year-old Russian political prisoner Yegor Dudnikov - 11 years in prison, to be served in a colony under a high security regime. The prosecutor was Zhanna Baranova. Dudnikov was detained on May 4 in Minsk, severely beaten and tortured, which he himself spoke about. The guy was kept in a pre-trial detention center for seven months under Part 1 of Art. 342 of the Criminal Code due to the fact that he voiced videos and audio messages in the telegram channel “OGSB” (civil self-defense units). But Yegor was convicted under completely different articles of the Criminal Code - Part 3 of Art. 130 (inciting hostility or discord) and Part 3 of Art. 361 (calls for actions aimed at harming the national security of Belarus). The trial of Dudnikov was held behind closed doors due to the “exclusion of the distribution of extremist products” and “protection of specialist Knyazev.” The political prisoner was given almost the maximum possible sentence under these articles.
He sentenced street artist Dmitry Podrez to 7 years of imprisonment in a maximum security colony.
Considered many appeals in political trials, such as the student case. Despite the obvious illegality of the decisions, it leaves them in force.
Involved in making politically motivated court decisions, which resulted in a sentence of at least 11 years in prison.
He acted as a judge over the coordinator of the Volunteer Service “Spring” Marfa Rabkova, volunteer Andrei Chepyuk, political prisoners activists of the anarchist movement Akihiro Gaevsky-Khanada, Alexander Frantskevich, Alexei Golovko, Alexander Kozlyanko, Pavel Shpetny, Nikita Drants, Andrei Marach, Daniil Chul. This case involves 10 articles of the Criminal Code, and the materials amount to 160 volumes.
Convicted 21-year-old Russian political prisoner Yegor Dudnikov - 11 years in prison, to be served in a colony under a high security regime. The prosecutor was Zhanna Baranova. Dudnikov was detained on May 4 in Minsk, severely beaten and tortured, which he himself spoke about. The guy was kept in a pre-trial detention center for seven months under Part 1 of Art. 342 of the Criminal Code due to the fact that he voiced videos and audio messages in the telegram channel “OGSB” (civil self-defense units). But Yegor was convicted under completely different articles of the Criminal Code - Part 3 of Art. 130 (inciting hostility or discord) and Part 3 of Art. 361 (calls for actions aimed at harming the national security of Belarus). The trial of Dudnikov was held behind closed doors due to the “exclusion of the distribution of extremist products” and “protection of specialist Knyazev.” The political prisoner was given almost the maximum possible sentence under these articles.
He sentenced street artist Dmitry Podrez to 7 years of imprisonment in a maximum security colony.
Considered many appeals in political trials, such as the student case. Despite the obvious illegality of the decisions, it leaves them in force.
10 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security 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.
Head of pre-billing and tariffication department of MTS.
According to the investigation materials , Kuzmin had access to personal information of MTS clients and from August 9, 2020 to April 8, 2021, “leaked” it to the telegram channels “Black Book of Belarus”, “Punisher of Belarus” and “All Violations!”
There were 57 victims - security forces, propagandists, officials, judges, prosecutors and members of their families. In addition, the investigation believes that “joint actions of Kuzmin with other persons” resulted in disruptions to the work of transport and enterprises “causing damage to Minsktrans in the amount of just over 22,500 rubles.”
Among the victims are, in particular, an employee of SB. Belarus today” Lyudmila Gladkaya , as well as member of the Belarusian Communist Party and deputy Sergei Klishevich .
Trial outcome 18.09.2023
7 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security 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.
Vladimir, according to available information, a former riot police commander and deputy of the Pushkinsky electoral district No. 9 (agro-town of Kolodishchi) of the 27th convocation, was detained in December 2021 after an attempted attack on GOM-2 of the Frunzensky District Department of Internal Affairs in Minsk on August 16, 2021, as part of a criminal case initiated under the article "act of terrorism".
According to the indictment, from July 2020 to January 2022, "an organized criminal group operated in Belarus, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine and other countries with the goal of committing extremist crimes. The group included radical individuals, including former and current military personnel, law enforcement officers, athletes and businessmen, who sought to seize power illegally." The case involves charges of attempted arson of the home of MP Oleg Gaidukevich in June 2021 and "organizing mass riots."
Vladimir was convicted under several criminal articles to a long term of imprisonment, the first five of which were prison terms. He was also stripped of his military rank.
Trial outcome 21.06.2023
16 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions (among them 5 years of prison regime), military service restriction.
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.
Denis was detained in December 2021 after an attempted attack on GOM-2 of the Frunzensky District Department of Internal Affairs in Minsk on August 16, 2021, as part of a criminal case initiated under the article "act of terrorism". In June 2023, he was convicted under the articles on "conspiracy to seize state power" and "creation of an extremist formation".
According to the indictment, from July 2020 to January 2022, an "organized criminal group" allegedly preparing extremist crimes operated in Belarus, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine and other countries. It included radical military personnel, security officials, athletes and businessmen who sought to seize power illegally. This case is related to the attempted arson of the house of MP Oleg Gaidukevich in June 2021 and the "organization of mass riots."
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, who worked as an art director at the Europa Hotel in Minsk, was detained in August 2021 as part of a criminal case initiated under the article “act of terrorism” and convicted in June 2023 under several criminal articles.
According to the indictment, from July 2020 to January 2022, an "organized criminal group" allegedly preparing extremist crimes operated in Belarus, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine and other countries. It included radical military personnel, security officials, athletes and businessmen who sought to seize power illegally. This case is related to the attempted arson of the house of MP Oleg Gaidukevich in June 2021 and the "organization of mass riots."
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.
He works at the «Mayak» Center for Additional Education, led an art circle.
Telegram channels supporting the current government of the Republic of Belarus published the news, that he was going to go to Ukraine and join Kalinovsky's battalion.
Detained for registering in the chatbot «Peramoga».
He was brought up in a family orphanage.
The trial was held behind closed doors, so the details of the court session and the position of the political prisoner in the case are 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.
Sergei was arrested in August 2021 on politically motivated terrorism charges for his non-violent activities. He reportedly communicated with Interior Ministry officers to persuade them to refuse to carry out criminal orders, and also helped those who were leaving the service and feared persecution.
According to the indictment, from July 2020 to January 2022, "an organized criminal group operated in Belarus, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine and other countries with the goal of committing extremist crimes. The group included radical individuals, including former and current military personnel, law enforcement officers, athletes and businessmen, who sought to seize power illegally." The case involves charges of attempted arson of the home of MP Oleg Gaidukevich in June 2021 and "organizing mass riots."
Sergei was convicted under numerous criminal articles to a long term of imprisonment, the first five of which were prison terms. He was also stripped of his military rank.
Trial outcome 21.06.2023
20 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions (among them 5 years of prison regime), military service restriction.
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.
Sergei was detained in August 2021 as part of a criminal case initiated under the article “act of terrorism”.
According to the indictment, from July 2020 to January 2022, "an organized criminal group operated in Belarus, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine and other countries with the goal of committing extremist crimes. The group included radical individuals, including former and current military personnel, law enforcement officers, athletes and businessmen, who sought to seize power illegally." The case involves charges of attempted arson of the home of MP Oleg Gaidukevich in June 2021 and "organizing mass riots."
Sergei was convicted under several criminal articles to a long term of imprisonment and a fine, and he was also stripped of his military rank.
Trial outcome 21.06.2023
14 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions, 700 basic values fine, military service restriction.
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.
The street artist and IT specialist was detained in mid-July 2021 for transmitting data of law enforcement officials to the Black Book of Belarus telegram channel.
It is known that during the arrest, the GUBOP officers beat Dmitry and mocked him.
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.
Anastasia was detained in August 2021 as part of a criminal case initiated under the article “act of terrorism”, and in June 2023 she was convicted under several criminal articles.
According to the indictment, from July 2020 to January 2022, an "organized criminal group" allegedly preparing extremist crimes operated in Belarus, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine and other countries. It included radical military personnel, security officials, athletes and businessmen who sought to seize power illegally. This case is related to the attempted arson of the house of MP Oleg Gaidukevich in June 2021 and the "organization of mass riots."
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.
Vladislav was detained in August 2021 as part of a criminal case initiated under the article “act of terrorism”.
According to the indictment, from July 2020 to January 2022, an "organized criminal group" allegedly preparing extremist crimes operated in Belarus, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine and other countries. It included radical military personnel, security officials, athletes and businessmen who sought to seize power illegally. This case is related to the attempted arson of the house of MP Oleg Gaidukevich in June 2021 and the "organization of mass riots."
Vladislav was sentenced under numerous criminal articles to a long term of imprisonment, the first five years of which were in prison. He was also stripped of his military rank.
Trial outcome 21.06.2023
21 year of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions (among them 5 years of prison regime), military service restriction.
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.
Vitaly was detained in August 2021 as part of a criminal case initiated under the article "act of terrorism", and in June 2023 he was sentenced under numerous criminal articles to a long term of imprisonment, the first five years of which were in prison.
According to the indictment, from July 2020 to January 2022, an "organized criminal group" allegedly preparing extremist crimes operated in Belarus, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine and other countries. It included radical military personnel, security officials, athletes and businessmen who sought to seize power illegally. This case is related to the attempted arson of the house of MP Oleg Gaidukevich in June 2021 and the "organization of mass riots."
Trial outcome 21.06.2023
19 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions (among them 5 years of prison regime).
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 was detained in August 2021 as part of a criminal case initiated under the article "act of terrorism" and convicted in June 2023 under several criminal articles.
According to the indictment, from July 2020 to January 2022, an "organized criminal group" allegedly preparing extremist crimes operated in Belarus, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine and other countries. It included radical military personnel, security officials, athletes and businessmen who sought to seize power illegally. This case is related to the attempted arson of the house of MP Oleg Gaidukevich in June 2021 and the "organization of mass riots."
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.
Egor, a Russian citizen, was detained on May 4, 2021, by GUBOPiK officers in a rented apartment after a search and was brutally beaten. He was held in pretrial detention for seven months on charges of "organizing actions that grossly violate public order" - for voicing videos and audio messages on the "OGSB" Telegram channel. However, in December of the same year, he was convicted under the articles "inciting hatred or discord" and "calls for actions aimed at harming the national security of Belarus", and sentenced to the maximum possible prison term.
In June 2022, the conditions of detention were tightened, and Yegor was transferred to prison regime.
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.
Alexey, an activist in the anarchist movement, was detained in March 2021 as part of a criminal case brought against anarchists from the Brest region. He was convicted under several criminal articles, such as “participation in group actions that grossly violate public order” and “creation of an extremist group and participation in it.”
It is known that the charges are based on the episode with the blocking of roads in Brest in 2018 during a protest against the construction of the battery plant, as well as participation in the "March of the Non-Parasites", which took place on March 5, 2017.
6 months of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security 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.
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