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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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A man from Primorsky Krai was sentenced to 14 years in a strict regime colony for making donations to the FBK and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He was convicted of high treason and financing extremism.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 5, 2026

Convicted

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Primorsky Krai, Russia

Marina Zheleznyakova

Politician Marina Zheleznyakova was found guilty of rehabilitating Nazism due to a 2021 social media post regarding Victory Day and the Soviet regime. She received a fine rather than prison time after a jury showed leniency.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 6, 2026

Convicted

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