Gomel Region Office of the Department of Corrections of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. Penitentiary Institution "Correctional Colony No. 4." Detective. Major. Accomplice in crimes against the rights and freedoms of Belarusian citizens. Dmitry Leonidovich Shkarubo is an employee of law enforcement agencies involved in politically motivated repressions, during which thousands of peaceful protesters, several hundred journalists, human rights defenders, and activists were detained and subjected to violence. Accomplice in the abuse of women on the premises of Correctional Colony No. 4 in Gomel.
Gomel Region Office of the Department of Corrections of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. Penitentiary Institution "Correctional Colony No. 4." Detective. Major. Accomplice in crimes against the rights and freedoms of Belarusian citizens. Dmitry Leonidovich Shkarubo is an employee of law enforcement agencies involved in politically motivated repressions, during which thousands of peaceful protesters, several hundred journalists, human rights defenders, and activists were detained and subjected to violence. Accomplice in the abuse of women on the premises of Correctional Colony No. 4 in Gomel.
9 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime 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.
Before her arrest, Natalia led an active and inquisitive lifestyle: she traveled, took long walks, visited art galleries, and admired beautiful places. It is also known that she recently worked as a security guard.
She was detained in 2025 as part of a criminal case opened under the article “assistance to extremist activity.”
In 2026, she was found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony; the exact term of imprisonment is 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.
Svetlana, an employee of the Minsk Design and Technology Institute, was found guilty of "calls to harm the Republic of Belarus," "insulting Lukashenko," "inciting hatred or discord," and "assisting extremist activity." She was sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony; the exact term is 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.
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime 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.
Olga Bulanova worked as an accountant for many years, and then in 2018-2019, she trained at the IT Academy and became a UI/UX designer. She then found work in IT.
Until her arrest , she lived in Lithuania but traveled to Belarus every couple of months. She has a husband and child.
Trial outcome 06.01.2026
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime 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.
Vitalina is originally from Uzda. She has worked in finance her entire life. Since 2008, she has worked as a chief accountant at various companies, from the Spamash production center to construction and trade companies. In 2013, Vitalina registered as an individual entrepreneur and became a tax consultant. In recent years, she has also worked as a recruiter.
The woman has a minor son.
The prosecutor requested 3.5 years of imprisonment for Vitalina, but the judge gave her 4 years.
Trial outcome date unknown
4 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 10.02.2026
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.
In February 2025, Tatyana was convicted under Article 19.11 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (dissemination of extremist materials). A criminal case was subsequently opened.
Trial outcome date unknown
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal date unknown
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.
The woman ran her own business, selling fish delicacies and red and black caviar for over twenty years. She was forced to shut down due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Olga has two daughters. One lives in Asia, the other in Russia.
Olga loves animals and kept cats and dogs at home.
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, originally from Mozyr, graduated from the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture and Sport (BSUPhK) with a degree in tourism and hospitality and worked at the Minsk Arena. She traveled extensively and loved sports, including hockey and cycling.
The date of Anastasia's arrest is unknown. She last posted on Telegram in February 2025. It was that month that arrests in the Gayun case were in full swing.
Gritskevich hasn't been online since her arrest. This suggests she was sentenced to imprisonment.
Trial outcome date unknown
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime 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.
Darya Puchilo graduated from the Faculty of Law at Minsk Innovation University in 2019. While at the university, she participated in student legal Olympiads.
Daria Puchylo is a photographer. In January and February 2024, Daria was looking for web design jobs. On one website, she posted that she was a junior specialist, seeking work in Warsaw, and was willing to relocate and would consider any offers.
Daria made her last Instagram post in December 2024. Her last VKontakte post was on February 7, 2025—the day the arrests in the Gayun case began.
Trial outcome date unknown
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal date unknown
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.
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime 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.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Linguistic Disciplines, Belarusian State Agricultural Academy.
She has been involved in scientific and methodological work in the field of teaching Russian as a foreign language and has more than 85 publications in domestic and foreign journals.
Presumably convicted in the "Yard Chat Case".
Trial outcome date unknown
2 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal date unknown
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.
For many years, she worked as a professional makeup artist, make-up artist, and prop maker. She created wedding looks and saw clients at a local beauty salon. She also participated in the opening of the Le Grand art studio.
Natalia Chubovskaya is a well-known figure in the city on the Neman River. She has over 9,000 followers on Instagram, a large clientele, and her own salon.
Trial outcome 24.04.2026
5 years 5 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 500 basic values fine.
Appeal date unknown
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.
2 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 800 basic values fine.
Appeal date unknown
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.
2 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 800 basic values fine.
Appeal date unknown
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.
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