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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Evgeny Savostin

Evgeny Savostin was sentenced to 28 years in prison for joining the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) in Kyiv and fighting against Russia in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. He was arrested upon returning to Saratov.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 22, 2026

Saratov, Saratov Region

Religious

Mikhail Proshenkov

Mikhail Proshenkov, a 58-year-old Jehovah's Witness, was arrested during early-morning raids in Saratov. He was allegedly tortured with a stun gun by Armed National Guard personnel while his home was searched and charged with organizing the activities of a banned "extremist" organisation.

TORTURE REPORTED INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Detained

RU-CMUZ

44 YRS

Saratov, Saratov Region

Religious