Fedor Stepanovich Leshok
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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
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Valentin was detained in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Pinsk on the night of August 9-10, 2020 against falsifications in the presidential elections. After the detention, the man felt ill and was taken under escort to the Pinsk Central Hospital, where he was diagnosed with a pre-infarction condition and placed in intensive care. As soon as his condition improved, he was transferred to a temporary detention facility and later convicted of participating in "mass riots."
He was released in August 2024 under a pardon.
Gennady was convicted of "participation 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.
Filipp 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 October 2024, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
Andrei was detained in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Pinsk on the night of August 9-10, 2020 against falsifications in the presidential elections. He was convicted of participating in "mass riots."
Alexander was detained in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Pinsk on the night of August 9-10, 2020 against falsifications in the presidential elections. He was convicted of participating in "mass riots."
He was released in December 2024, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
Sergei was detained in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Pinsk on the night of August 9-10, 2020 against falsifications in the presidential elections. He was convicted of participating in "mass riots."
According to human rights activists, he was released in December 2024, having fully served his sentence.
- Associations
- Parents of minors
- Associations
- Parents of minors
Alexander was arrested in connection with a criminal case opened following a protest that took place in Pinsk on the night of August 9-10, 2020, against voter fraud in the presidential election. He was convicted of participating in "mass riots."
In June 2025, he was released, having fully served his sentence imposed by the court.
Lev 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."
According to human rights activists, he was released in April 2024, having fully served his sentence.
Ivan 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."
According to human rights activists, he was released in October 2024, having fully served his sentence.
Yakov 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."
Yakov graduated from the Brest Builders' Lyceum and was assigned to work, but was unable to start working due to his detention. In May 2022, the Brest Moscow Court ordered him to pay compensation for failure to work and a state fee.
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 Yakov Shafarenko.
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- Activists
- Associations
- Activists
Pavel was detained in connection with a criminal case opened after spontaneous protests that took place on August 10, 2020 in Brest against falsifications in the presidential elections. He was convicted of participating in "mass riots". Before his detention, Pavel was engaged in clothing design and volunteer work, supporting people with disabilities and children in orphanages.
He was released in November 2023, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
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- Associations
- Law enforcement
Andrei was detained in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Pinsk on the night of August 9-10, 2020 against falsifications in the presidential elections. He was convicted of participating in "mass riots."
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 Andrei Khveskovets.
- Associations
- Parents of minors
- Associations
- Parents of minors
Roman was detained in a criminal case opened after spontaneous protests against election fraud that took place in Brest on August 10, 2020. During the protest, he was seriously injured and underwent long-term treatment. He was later convicted of participating in "mass riots."
He was released in April 2024, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
Vladimir 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 released in November 2022, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.