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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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Igor Eydman

Publicist Igor Eydman was arrested in absentia by a court in Nizhny Novgorod. He faces multiple charges, including participating in a terrorist organization due to his social media activity and interviews supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · OCT 10, 2026

Detained

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44 YRS

Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

Sergey Irin

Sergey Irin, a former Yandex employee, was arrested for treason after donating $500 to the Ukrainian fund 'Back to Life' in February 2022. He was reportedly interrogated using an electric shocker and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · OCT 27, 2026

Convicted

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