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1900

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 4 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 4 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Vladislav Krenik

Vladislav Krenik was sentenced to five years in a colony-settlement after leaving his military unit to avoid being sent to a combat zone. He had requested alternative military service due to a back condition and mental health struggles.

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LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

A. Zaznaev

A resident of Omsk is facing a case for disseminating false information about the Russian Armed Forces. The case was brought before the court in May 2025 and is awaiting a verdict.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 16, 2026

Unknown male 88

An unnamed resident of Omsk was fined 350,000 rubles for publicly justifying terrorism due to a social media post praising the arson attack on a military recruiting office in Krasnoyarsk.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 16, 2026

Eugene Shilderman

Eugene Shilderman was detained in Omsk for allegedly publishing a video on VKontakte that justified the ideology of the Freedom of Russia Legion, a designated terrorist organization. He is charged with justification of terrorism and is currently awaiting trial.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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