Documented cases

3 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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Aleksandr Sarbaev

Aleksandr Sarbaev was sentenced to 14 years in a strict regime colony for making a 400-ruble donation to Ukrainian military medics in February 2022. He was charged with high treason.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 4, 2026

Convicted

RU-CMGN

56 YRS

Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Khabarovsk Krai

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Piruz Peikrishvili

Piruz Peikrishvili was sentenced to a total of six and a half years in a general regime penal colony for criticizing the Russian military and spreading 'fakes'. His legal troubles began with administrative fines and a suspended sentence before escalating to significant prison time.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 12, 2026

Zolotaryov Vladimir Georgievich

Vladimir Zolotaryov was sentenced to 18 years for violence against police officers, arson of the Rosgvardia building, and preparing for terrorist acts. He allegedly set fire to the Rosgvardia building in protest against the war in Ukraine.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Convicted

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