Documented cases

7 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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Evgeny Kalganov

Evgeny Kalganov was sentenced to 16 years in prison for high treason and financing terrorism. The charges stem from bank transfers made to the Freedom of Russia Legion while he was living in Poland.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 10, 2026

Convicted

RU-CMQF

33 YRS

Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai

Sergei Rostovetsky

A 33-year-old resident of Novorossiysk was sentenced to 18 years in a strict regime colony for high treason. He was accused of sharing military information obtained during his service in a Ukrainian-linked chat.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 17, 2026

Convicted

RU-CMTB

AGE UNKNOWN

Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai

Natalia Lopatko

Natalia Lopatko was sentenced to 14 years in a general regime colony for high treason. She was accused of sending information about the location of air defense systems in Novorossiysk to an acquaintance in Ukraine.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 5, 2026

Convicted

RU-CMGN

53 YRS

Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai

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Alibekov Ashabali Amirovich

Ashabali Amirovich Alibekov, a former military man and blogger, was sentenced to 2 years and 4 months in a strict regime colony for using violence against a representative of authority. He is the author of the YouTube channel 'Wild Paratrooper' and has prior convictions, including one for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Convicted

RU-CMS7

AGE UNKNOWN

Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai

Social media

Nikolay Pavlovich Artamonov

Nikolay Artamonov was sentenced to 9 years in prison for posting videos and comments discrediting the Russian military and for allegedly attempting to join the 'Freedom of Russia Legion'. The case involves charges of terrorism and propaganda following his administrative conviction for military discredit.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 27, 2026

Nikolai Artamonov

Nikolai Artamonov was sentenced to 9 years in prison for criticizing the Russian army, justifying terrorism, and attempting to join the 'Freedom of Russia' legion. He will serve 4 years in prison and 5 years in a strict regime colony.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 9, 2026

Vitaly Bak

A Baptist community in Novorossiysk led by Pastor Vitaly Bak has been barred from using its church for religious purposes, with bailiffs sealing the prayer hall. This follows attempts to demolish the building.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 25, 2026

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