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Dmitry Todoshev

Altai lawyer Dmitry Todoshev was sentenced to eight days of arrest under the 'rally' article. This arrest occurred after people gathered to support him during a trial regarding municipal reform. He was previously arrested for 12 days for disobeying police.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Gorno-Altaysk, Altai Republic

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Aruna Aruna Aleksandrovna

Aruna Aruna, a social activist from Gorno-Altaysk, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for posting cover versions of revolutionary songs on Telegram. Authorities claimed the lyrics of 'The Internationale' and 'Varshavyanka' contained calls to overthrow the government and commit terrorism. The trial was held behind closed doors under the pretext of state secrets.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 8, 2026

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