Victoria Vasilevna Poleshchuk
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Victoria Vasilevna Poleshchuk
Involved in the issuance of politically motivated court decisions, at least 32 politically motivated decisions, for which at least 60 days of administrative arrest, at least 6,345 rubles in fines, and at least 16 years of imprisonment or restriction of freedom were imposed.
She sentenced three years in prison to two young men, Pavel Peskov and Vladislav Evstegneev, who were tried under Part 2 of Art. 363 of the Criminal Code for resisting riot police officers with violence during a clash with security forces at a rally on June 19, 2020 in Molodechno, during which a riot police officer of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Republic of Belarus pulled out a pistol. The convicts tried to fight off the detained protester from the riot police.
She also imposed a large fine on parents with three children for participating in peaceful protests.
Convicted political prisoner Natalya Dulina, a former teacher at Moscow State Linguistic University, under Part 1 of Art. 342 (Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them), Part 1 of Art. 361-4 (Promoting extremist activities) of the Criminal Code. The sentence is three years and six months in prison.
Found Alexander Mishuk guilty under Part 1 of Art. 361 of the Criminal Code (Calls for restrictive measures (sanctions), other actions aimed at harming the national security of the Republic of Belarus) and sentenced him to two years and six months of imprisonment in a colony under general regime conditions for speaking to employees of Belaruskali. .
Involved in the issuance of politically motivated court decisions, at least 32 politically motivated decisions, for which at least 60 days of administrative arrest, at least 6,345 rubles in fines, and at least 16 years of imprisonment or restriction of freedom were imposed.
She sentenced three years in prison to two young men, Pavel Peskov and Vladislav Evstegneev, who were tried under Part 2 of Art. 363 of the Criminal Code for resisting riot police officers with violence during a clash with security forces at a rally on June 19, 2020 in Molodechno, during which a riot police officer of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Republic of Belarus pulled out a pistol. The convicts tried to fight off the detained protester from the riot police.
She also imposed a large fine on parents with three children for participating in peaceful protests.
Convicted political prisoner Natalya Dulina, a former teacher at Moscow State Linguistic University, under Part 1 of Art. 342 (Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them), Part 1 of Art. 361-4 (Promoting extremist activities) of the Criminal Code. The sentence is three years and six months in prison.
Found Alexander Mishuk guilty under Part 1 of Art. 361 of the Criminal Code (Calls for restrictive measures (sanctions), other actions aimed at harming the national security of the Republic of Belarus) and sentenced him to two years and six months of imprisonment in a colony under general regime conditions for speaking to employees of Belaruskali. .
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The former MSLU teacher was detained in early October 2022 as part of a criminal case for participating in protests. She was detained by at least six security officials.
Prior to this, Natalia was detained four times during the year and tried on politically motivated administrative charges.
The trial was held behind closed doors.
On June 21, 2025, Natalia 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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According to the case materials , between August 2020 and March 2022, Anatoly Sashunov posted comments on various Telegram channels and chats, including those deemed extremist by the court, that falsely implied that law enforcement actions in the line of duty were illegitimate.
According to investigators, his statements incited hatred and social discord based on his professional affiliation. He also publicly insulted Lukashenko A. and other government officials.
According to human rights activists, he will be released in the fall of 2025.
Anna was convicted of unfurling a banner reading, "While there is lawlessness in the country, resistance is our duty," blocking traffic.
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Alina was arrested in November 2021 in connection with a criminal case opened for online comments following the deaths of KGB officer Dmitry Fedosyuk and IT specialist Andrei Zeltser in Minsk.
In May 2022, she was found guilty of "inciting hatred or discord" and "insulting Lukashenko" and sentenced to imprisonment.
According to human rights activists, she was released in August 2023, having fully served her sentence.
Elina was convicted of unfurling a banner reading, "While there is lawlessness in the country, resistance is our duty," blocking traffic.
Left Belarus.
In February 2025, as part of a special proceeding in Elina's case, a hearing was held in absentia to consider replacing the restriction of freedom with a prison sentence in a penal colony. The outcome of the hearing is unknown.
Sergei was convicted of unfurling a banner with the inscription: “While there is lawlessness in the country, resistance is our duty,” blocking traffic.
Left Belarus.
In February 2025, as part of a special trial in Sergei's case, a hearing was held in absentia to consider replacing his restriction of freedom with a prison sentence in a penal colony. The outcome of the hearing is unknown.
Pavel was convicted of insulting the head of the Molodechno city police department, Vadim Prigara.
He was released in September 2022, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
| 07.05.2021 | The correct surname is Beresnev (emphasis on the first syllable and without e) |
Vladislav was convicted of resisting riot police during a protest that took place in Molodechno on June 19, 2020. He was with several dozen city residents who tried to prevent the detention of participants in the peaceful assembly.
On July 9, 2023, he was released, having fully served the sentence imposed by the court.
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Pavel was arrested in September 2020 and convicted of resisting riot police during a protest that took place in Molodechno on June 19, 2020. He was among several dozen city residents who tried to prevent the arrest of participants in the peaceful assembly.
In June 2022, Pavel was convicted again for “malicious disobedience to the demands of the administration of the correctional institution,” and an additional year of imprisonment was added to his sentence. This article applies to prisoners who refuse to cooperate with the administration, on fabricated charges.
On February 28, 2024, he was released after serving his full sentence as determined by the court.
In December 2024, it became known that Pavel was detained again .
Grigory was arrested on November 22, 2020 and convicted of hanging a banner with the inscription: “While there is lawlessness in the country, resistance is our duty,” blocking traffic.
In May 2022, he was released, having fully served his sentence.
| 24.08.2021 | 08/14/2021 put on prof. registered as an extremist, no work. |
Dmitry was arrested on November 22, 2020 and convicted of hanging a banner with the inscription: “While there is lawlessness in the country, resistance is our duty,” blocking traffic.
In May 2022, he was released, having fully served his sentence.