Sergey Viktorovich Gurov
Sergey Viktorovich Gurov
Number of repressed: 40
Date of birth: 11 february 1969
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Accomplice to crimes against the rights and freedoms of citizens of Belarus. Gurov Sergei Viktorovich supports the Lukashenko regime and politically motivated repressions.
He considered appeals of sentences in politically motivated cases, but did not mitigate them.
He left unchanged the sentence against Dmitry Polienko, who was convicted under Part 3 of Article 339 of the Criminal Code and sentenced to three years of restricted freedom without being sent to a correctional facility for using pepper spray to defend himself against violent acts.

Accomplice to crimes against the rights and freedoms of citizens of Belarus. Gurov Sergei Viktorovich supports the Lukashenko regime and politically motivated repressions.
He considered appeals of sentences in politically motivated cases, but did not mitigate them.
He left unchanged the sentence against Dmitry Polienko, who was convicted under Part 3 of Article 339 of the Criminal Code and sentenced to three years of restricted freedom without being sent to a correctional facility for using pepper spray to defend himself against violent acts.

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In custody: ~1487 days
folder Categories of cases: Black Book of Belarus
Hometown: Minsk
Date of birth: 16.01.1975
Family members: Valeria Andreevna Glinskaya
Guardian: Nasta Bazar
Address for letters: IK-4, ul. Antoshkina, 3, 246035, Gomel
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Detained together with her daughter.

The apartment was searched under Article 364 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus. Then the article of accusation was reclassified to Part 3 of Article 130 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus.

He is previously accused of distributing personal data of Interior Ministry employees.

Trial outcome 20.01.2023
7 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 28.04.2023
the sentence was upheld.
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.
Elena Tikhonovna Lesnevskaya
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In custody: ~261 day
folder Categories of cases: Protests 2020, Minsk
Hometown: Terehovka
Date of birth: 28.05.1961
Was in: SIZO-1 KolyadichiSIZO-1 Novodvorsky s/s, 143/4, Pashkovichi village, Minsk district, Minsk region 223016
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The woman is probably accused of solidarity with political prisoners. The exact date of the woman's arrest is unknown.

The trial of Elena Tikhonovna began on October 3 in the Minsk City Court. The case is being heard by Judge Sergei Katser.

It is known that the woman was detained in May 2021. Then Judge Tatyana Motyl fined Elena 50 basic units for "unauthorized picketing."

Trial outcome 10.10.2024
3 years restrictions of freedom without referral to an open-type correctional facility.
Appeal 06.12.2024
unknown.
Alexander Andreevich Kotovich
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In custody: 839 days
Hometown: Minsk
Date of birth: 09.08.1990
Was in: IK-17IK β„–17, 213004, Shklov, ul. 1-ya Zavodskaya, 8
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A Ukrainian citizen. The Ministry of Internal Affairs claimed that the Ukrainian was affiliated with the "extremist group" "Belarus Beyond the Moscow Ring Road," but according to human rights activists, Alexander had no connection to the project as its founder or leader—he simply left comments there.

He was pardoned on November 22, 2025, along with 31 other Ukrainian citizens. According to Lukashenko's press service, this occurred as part of "agreements reached" with US President Donald Trump and "at the request of the Ukrainian side in order to create conditions for resolving the armed conflict in the neighboring state." The released citizens were immediately handed over to the Ukrainian side.

Trial outcome 27.03.2024
5 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 18.06.2024
unknown.
Elena Petrovna Tymoshchuk
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In custody: ~545 days
Hometown: Divin
Date of birth: 28.06.1993
Was in: IK-4IK-4, ul. Antoshkina, 3, 246035, Gomel
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She worked for the state newspaper "Brestsky Vestnik" (founded by the city executive committee) and the television and radio company "Brest".

Previously, Elena Timoshchuk collaborated as a freelancer with the regional publications Vecherniy Brest, Brestskiy Kurier, Brestskaya Gazeta, the online publication Virtualny Brest, and the Brest Green Portal.

As local journalists note , Elena Tymoshchuk did not prepare publications on political topics during her collaboration with independent publications. Sometimes she wrote advertising articles and wrote on psychology topics, as she has a higher education in this specialty.

It is still not exactly known what caused the criminal prosecution of the journalist. According to the verdict, in addition to imprisonment, Elena was sentenced to a fine of 46,000 rubles. On 16.08.2024, an appeal hearing was held, and the verdict came into force.

On September 11, 2025, it became known that 52 prisoners of the Belarusian regime were forcibly transferred to the territory of Lithuania. Among them are citizens of European countries. Among those released is Elena Tymoshchuk.

Trial outcome 03.06.2024
5 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 1150 basic values fine.
Appeal 16.08.2024
unknown.
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In custody: ~366 days
folder Categories of cases: Protests 2020, Minsk
Hometown: Minsk
Date of birth: 02.03.1976
Was in: Turma β„–4Turma β„–4, Mogilev, Krupskaya 99A, 212011
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He was detained together with his wife Lyudmila. According to court records, they want to collect money from Lyudmila and Alexey through the courts for the maintenance of their children while they are in custody.

Trial outcome 28.11.2024
1 year 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 21.02.2025
unknown.
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In custody: ~428 days
folder Categories of cases: Journalistic work
Hometown: Minsk
Date of birth: 27.04.1975
Was in: IK-4IK-4, ul. Antoshkina, 3, 246035, Gomel
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As stated in the resolution, she was a language consultant for the Belsat television channel, which is recognized as an “extremist formation” in Belarus. According to the verdict, from June 19, 2021 to November 15, 2023, Anastasia Matyash was a language consultant for the Polish television "TVP", which includes the Polish television channel "BELSAT tv BELSAT". During her work, she allegedly conducted language consultations, translated, corrected and edited texts, which were then used on BELSAT. The resolution also states that for participation in “extremist activities” Anastasia Matyash allegedly received “criminal” income, 40,000 Polish zlotys, 12,258 dollars and 8,575 euros.

Anastasia Matyash did not admit her guilt.

Trial outcome 19.04.2024
2 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 28.06.2024
unknown.
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In custody: ~485 days
Hometown: Chachersk
Date of birth: 16.01.1982
Was in: IK-1IK No. 1, 211445, Novopolotsk, st. Technical, 8
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He was allegedly detained at the end of November 2023. First, he was convicted under an administrative article ( Part 2 of Article 19.11 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Belarus - Distribution, production, storage, transportation of information products containing calls for extremist activities or promoting such activities), after which charges were brought in a criminal case.

On May 17, 2024, the appeal was considered and the verdict entered into force.

Trial outcome 19.03.2024
1 year 3 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 17.05.2024
unknown.
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In custody: ~407 days
folder Categories of cases: Donate
Hometown: Minsk
Date of birth: 23.09.1983
Was in: IK-3IK β„–3
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The man’s “repentance video” was shown in one of Azarenka’s programs, where Alexander “admits” to participating in protests and reposting on Facebook on the topic of elections and COVID. Note that in the propagandist’s program Tereshchenko is also called an officer and “the head of the KGB of the Borisov region” .

It is known that Alexander was sentenced to prison.

On April 5, 2024, the appeal was considered and the verdict came into force.

Trial outcome 01.02.2024
unknown years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 05.04.2024
unknown.
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In custody: ~1009 days
folder Categories of cases: Protests Gomel 2020
Hometown: Asipovichy
Date of birth: 29.08.1980
Was in: IK-22IK -22, p.o.b 20, Brest region, Ivatsevichi, st. Domanovo, 225295
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Evgeny was detained in March 2023 and convicted under administrative article 19.11, part 2 (“distribution, production, storage, and transportation of information products containing calls for extremist activity”), after which a criminal case was opened against him.

In January 2024, he was found guilty of a number of criminal charges, including "organizing mass riots" and "inciting hostility or discord," and sentenced to imprisonment and a large fine.

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.

Trial outcome 03.01.2024
5 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 100 basic values fine.
Appeal 12.03.2024
the sentence was upheld.
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In custody: 920 days
folder Categories of cases: Protests 2020, Minsk
Hometown: Kobryn
Date of birth: 08.08.1983
Was in: IK-4IK-4, ul. Antoshkina, 3, 246035, Gomel
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Natalia was convicted in August 2023 in a criminal case opened under the articles "organizing group actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them" and "assisting extremist activity," and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony.

On December 13, 2025, she was released following a visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole, and taken to Ukraine.

Trial outcome 31.08.2023
3 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 14.11.2023
the sentence was upheld.
Former political prisoners (current status unknown)
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In custody: ~183 days
folder Categories of cases: Protests 2020, Minsk
Hometown: Minsk
Date of birth: 13.03.1973
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On November 14, 2023, an appeal hearing was held. The verdict came into force.

Trial outcome 31.08.2023
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Appeal 14.11.2023
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Alexei Yurievich Prokhorov
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In custody: 935 days
Hometown: Minsk
Date of birth: 11.01.1990
Was in: IK-15IK β„–15, 212013, Mogilev, p/o Veyno, Slavgorodskoye shosse 183
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On 27.06.2023, the appeal was heard. The verdict came into force.

It is known that Alexey has a 5-year-old daughter.

According to human rights activists, he will be released in March 2025.

Trial outcome 26.04.2023
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 27.06.2023
unknown.
Maksim Bogdanovich Senik
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In custody: 1068 days
folder Categories of cases: Grodno protests 2020
Hometown: Hrodna
Date of birth: 02.02.1979
Was in: IK-2IK β„–2, 213800, Bobruysk, ul. Sikorskogo, 1
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Maxim, a member of the independent trade union Grodno Azot, was arrested on January 10, 2023, and later convicted for participating in protests in Grodno in 2020, as well as for reposting them on social media. He also allegedly insulted Lukashenko on Telegram channels, government officials, and police officers, while also sharing the information with the Belsat television channel.

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.

Trial outcome 12.06.2023
4 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions.
Appeal 25.08.2023
the sentence was upheld.
Pavel Vladimirovich Obozny
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In custody: ~1069 days
folder Categories of cases: Anti-war campaigns
Hometown: Hrodna
Date of birth: 24.01.1983
Number of children: 1 child
Was in: IK-1IK No. 1, 211445, Novopolotsk, st. Technical, 8
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Born in Ukraine. European kickboxing champion. Allegedly detained for wanting to fight in Ukraine.

In court, Pavel stated that he initially reacted emotionally to the war in Ukraine, but later abandoned the idea of fighting. Furthermore, Pavel is charged with illegally crossing the Russian border into Belarus with potent substances (100 stanozolol tablets) and illegally acquiring and possessing ammunition (16 9mm cartridge casings and 12 9mm rounds).

On December 13, 2025, he was released after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole, and taken to Ukraine.

Trial outcome 03.04.2023
5 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions.
Appeal 30.06.2023
unknown.
Pavel Petrovich Kuprienko
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In custody: ~594 days
folder Categories of cases: Anti-war campaigns
Hometown: Gomel
Date of birth: 27.02.1968
Was in: IK-3IK β„–3
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Citizen of Ukraine. The court found Pavel guilty of “undercover activity” in favor of Ukraine. Authorities accused him and two other men of sending data to Ukrainian military intelligence.

Propagandists claim that Kuprienko was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services. Taras Machinsky is accused of transmitting data on the deployment and movement of military equipment in Belarus to Kuprienko, and he, in turn, to the Ukrainian special services. It is reported that Dmitry Solovyanchik was “used in secret.” In the video they say that Dmitry filmed the movement of military equipment in Belarus and asked his relatives about it, and then passed it on to Kuprienko, “not knowing what they were for.”

On the evening of June 28, 2024, sudden information appeared about the release of five political prisoners from Belarusian colonies. The Ukrainian authorities achieved the release of their exchange citizens as prisoners. This is how Natalya Zakharenko, Pavel Kuprienko, Lyudmila Goncharenko, Ekaterina Bryukhanova, as well as Nikolai Shvets, a defendant in the “Machulishchi case,” were released. The terms of the exchange were not disclosed. It is noted that the Vatican took part in the liberation. The released political prisoners were brought to Ukraine on June 28 - their photo from the Zhulyany airport appeared in the media.

Trial outcome 09.03.2023
7 years of imprisonment in colony under enhanced security conditions.
Appeal 20.06.2023
the sentence was upheld.
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