Paul Ivanovich Kazakov
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Paul Ivanovich Kazakov
Responsible for all illegal actions against prisoners in Grodno Prison No. 1. Such actions include psychological and, in some cases, physical violence, illegal sending to solitary confinement, restrictions on correspondence and receiving parcels from persons in the institution.
On July 11, 2023, political prisoner Ales Pushkin died in a hospital in Grodno. He was taken there from the territory of Prison No. 1 in Grodno. As the head of this prison, he is responsible for the conditions of detention and the untimely provision of medical care to prisoners, which led to a tragic outcome.
In particular, his actions clearly show disregard for the rights of prisoners, including for political reasons.
Responsible for all illegal actions against prisoners in Grodno Prison No. 1. Such actions include psychological and, in some cases, physical violence, illegal sending to solitary confinement, restrictions on correspondence and receiving parcels from persons in the institution.
On July 11, 2023, political prisoner Ales Pushkin died in a hospital in Grodno. He was taken there from the territory of Prison No. 1 in Grodno. As the head of this prison, he is responsible for the conditions of detention and the untimely provision of medical care to prisoners, which led to a tragic outcome.
In particular, his actions clearly show disregard for the rights of prisoners, including for political reasons.
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- Parents of minors
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- Parents of minors
Vladimir was detained in connection with a criminal case opened under the article "creation of an extremist group or participation in one," and in October 2025 he was convicted and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony, as well as to pay a large fine.
He was released on March 20, 2026, as part of a pardon following another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole.
On March 19, 2026, she was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
- Associations
- Parents of minors
- Associations
- Parents of minors
Lyubov was detained along with her mother during a mass raid in Belarus on October 31 in connection with the Yard Chat Case.
Lyuba is a single mother and has a six-year-old daughter. A relative has taken custody of the daughter during Lyuba's imprisonment.
While in pretrial detention (for almost a year), Lyuba was diagnosed with cancer. Despite this, her pretrial detention was not changed and she remained in custody until her trial. She was the only defendant in her case to be sentenced to home confinement, as she urgently needed chemotherapy. All the others received sentences ranging from 2.5 to 3 years in prison.
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- Activists
- Associations
- Activists
Well-known public activist Yuri Kutuzov.
He was detained in October-November 2024 in Smorgon, when about 12 people were caught up in a “purge.” Some of those detained were released, including Yuri.
Six people remained behind bars and were convicted.
It is known that GUBOPiK officers are investigating individuals allegedly involved in the "Novagrudok Partisans" Telegram chat. Criminal cases have been opened against them under the extremism statute. Everyone questioned in the case is being asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Media reports indicate that at least six people detained by security forces 15 days ago have not been released after serving their administrative arrest, including Irina.
Irina has problems with her spine: multiple hernias and other formations, surgery is necessary.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
It is known that GUBOPiK officers are investigating individuals allegedly involved in the "Novagrudok Partisans" Telegram chat. Criminal cases have been opened against them under the extremism statute. Everyone questioned in the case is being asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Media reports indicate that at least six people detained by security forces 15 days ago have not been released after serving their administrative arrest, including Alexander.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
On November 13, Alexander Sezen was detained . A search was conducted in his apartment in an apartment building on Gorbatova Street. According to some reports, a later night search also took place when Sezen himself, who has significant health problems, was in the hospital. It is not yet known what charges he will be charged with.
Alexander was repeatedly detained by the police even before 2020, he was in litigation with various government agencies and wrote complaints.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
- Associations
- People with disabilities
- Retirees
- Associations
- People with disabilities
- Retirees
Maret was detained in late October 2024 in Smorgon. A total of 12 people were caught in the Smorgon "purge," most of whom were released after 24 hours.
Has the 2nd non-working disability group.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
Dmitry's arrest became known on March 7.
Dmitry was tried for comments he made between November 2019 and January 2024 in Telegram chats and on his YouTube channel. The court found that these comments incited ethnic and other social hatred and discord.
The man also left comments insulting police officers, journalists, government officials, and Alexander Lukashenko. In September 2020, he participated in protests.
Students from the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno were invited to attend the verdict handed down by the Grodno Regional Court in the Oktyabrsky District Court of Grodno.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
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- Retirees
- Associations
- Retirees
Natalia Zhigar's case is allegedly related to her support for people held in pretrial detention. Before retirement, she worked in the Brest Court office.
Before the trial, the woman was under house arrest.
The case was heard in the Grodno Regional Court. It was initially sent back for revision .
Judge Valery Romanovsky began hearing Natalia's case on August 19, 2024, and hearings continued on September 20, 24, and 30.
On December 27, 2024, the Supreme Court heard Natalia's appeal.
On March 19, 2026, she was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
Alexei was detained in April 2024 and later convicted of “insulting and slandering Lukashenko.”
On December 13, 2025, he was released following a visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole, and taken to Ukraine.
Before the trial, he was held in ST-1 of the city of Grodno and the temporary detention facility in Voronovo.
- Associations
- Foreign citizens
- Associations
- Foreign citizens
Yervand was accused of "repeatedly uttering offensive language" toward Lukashenko while intoxicated in a company car and in the presence of Department of Security officers. According to the Vitebsk Regional Prosecutor's Office, Yervand fully admitted his guilt during the trial. In August 2024, the court sentenced him to imprisonment.
In February 2025, a court hearing was held against the political prisoner for "malicious disobedience to the demands of the administration of a correctional facility" — a charge often applied to prisoners who refuse to cooperate with prison administration.
On December 13, 2025, he was released following a visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole, and taken to Ukraine.