Fedor Stepanovich Leshok
Represented the state prosecution at the trial of the fifth group in the "round dance case", during which 10 local residents were tried for dancing in a circle at the intersection of Kosmonavtov Boulevard and Masherov Avenue, for which they were dispersed with a water cannon.
One of the state prosecutors in the "Pinsk case". Requested 5 to 6.5 years of imprisonment for 14 Pinsk citizens for "participation in mass riots" and "moral suffering of Pinsk police officers".
The Pinsk case is a criminal case in which fourteen Pinsk residents became defendants. The main charge is participation in mass riots, which led to clashes with the police and damage caused to them. A number of human rights activists recognize the defendants in the case as political prisoners. The initial conflict became known as the "Pinsk massacre".
On August 9 and 10, 2020, violent clashes between security forces and protesters took place in Pinsk: people blocked the building of the Pinsk District Executive Committee and began to demand an honest vote count in the 2020 presidential elections. According to witnesses of those events, Pinsk residents went to the polling stations to find out the results of the presidential elections, but they were sent to the executive committee. Thus, people gathered under the building of the executive committee.
At the suggestion of the authorities, five representatives of the citizens went into the building to "talk", the rest peacefully waited, clapped their hands, laughed, even exchanged words with the police, among whom were many acquaintances. Meanwhile, local authorities pulled in additional law enforcement forces, after which people were surrounded. People tried to break out of this cordon, defending themselves from armed security forces.
Represented the state prosecution at the trial of the fifth group in the "round dance case", during which 10 local residents were tried for dancing in a circle at the intersection of Kosmonavtov Boulevard and Masherov Avenue, for which they were dispersed with a water cannon.
One of the state prosecutors in the "Pinsk case". Requested 5 to 6.5 years of imprisonment for 14 Pinsk citizens for "participation in mass riots" and "moral suffering of Pinsk police officers".
The Pinsk case is a criminal case in which fourteen Pinsk residents became defendants. The main charge is participation in mass riots, which led to clashes with the police and damage caused to them. A number of human rights activists recognize the defendants in the case as political prisoners. The initial conflict became known as the "Pinsk massacre".
On August 9 and 10, 2020, violent clashes between security forces and protesters took place in Pinsk: people blocked the building of the Pinsk District Executive Committee and began to demand an honest vote count in the 2020 presidential elections. According to witnesses of those events, Pinsk residents went to the polling stations to find out the results of the presidential elections, but they were sent to the executive committee. Thus, people gathered under the building of the executive committee.
At the suggestion of the authorities, five representatives of the citizens went into the building to "talk", the rest peacefully waited, clapped their hands, laughed, even exchanged words with the police, among whom were many acquaintances. Meanwhile, local authorities pulled in additional law enforcement forces, after which people were surrounded. People tried to break out of this cordon, defending themselves from armed security forces.
List of repressed
Alexey was convicted of "participating in group actions that grossly violate public order" in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, people sang and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.
He was released in November 2022, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
Dmitry was convicted of "participating in group actions that grossly violate public order" in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, people sang and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.
He was convicted for the second time in June 2021 for insulting Lukashenko.
In February 2022, the court toughened the punishment, and Dmitry was transferred to a penal colony.
He was released in April 2023, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
| 17.12.2022 | From December 8, Dima was transferred to a cell regime until the end of his term. |
| 18.05.2021 | will serve his sentence in Vitebsk (IUOT number 9) |
Alexey was convicted of “participating in group actions that grossly violate public order” in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, people sang and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.
He was released in July 2022, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
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Dmitry was arrested in connection with a criminal case opened following a protest on September 13, 2020, in Brest, where people were singing and dancing in circles and were attacked with a water cannon. He was convicted of "participating in group actions that grossly violate public order."
In April 2023, it was announced that Dmitry had been given an additional sentence of five months in prison. According to released political prisoners, he was also convicted under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus.
According to human rights activists, he was released in the summer of 2024 after serving his court-appointed sentence.
Alexander was detained in a criminal case opened after spontaneous protests against falsifications in the presidential elections that took place on August 10, 2020 in Brest. He was convicted of participating in "mass riots."
He was released in August 2024, having fully served his sentence.
| 17.06.2021 | He refused to give evidence and explanations during the investigation and in court. |
Yevgeny was convicted of participating in “mass riots” in a criminal case opened after spontaneous protests that took place on August 10, 2020 in Brest against falsification in the presidential elections.
He was released in June 2025, having served his entire sentence.
| 15.02.2023 | Yes matsi. Klapozizza for yago. Live in the Pruzhany region |
| 12.08.2021 | The trial began on 09.08.2021 |
| 07.07.2021 | 07/09/2021 no court. Due to illness, the case of Yevgeny was taken to a separate proceeding. It is not yet known when the trial will take place. |
Mark was detained in a criminal case opened after spontaneous protests against falsifications in the presidential elections that took place in Brest on August 10, 2020. He was convicted of participating in "mass riots."
According to human rights activists, he was released on May 2, 2024, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
