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2 people held for political reasons in Russia, Belarus, Georgia and Central Asia. Search by name, or filter by country, charge, arrest date and sentence.

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Vitaly Zhuravlev

Vitaly Zhuravlev was sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in a colony for his third criminal case involving the discrediting of the Russian army via social media comments.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 6, 2026

Akhtubinsk, Astrakhan Oblast

Social media

Vitaly Vladimirovich Zhuravlev

Vitaly Zhuravlev was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for discrediting the Russian army on social media. He was previously fined for a similar administrative offense and then charged under the criminal code for his online activity, which included posting a photo of Putin with a critical caption.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

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