Stories of Political Prisoners Belarus Frees 25 More Political Prisoners in Return for U.S. Sanctions Relief The deal was part of lengthy negotiations in which Washington is urging Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to free hundreds of people. opinion ‘My Case Is Unquestionably Political’: Culinary Historian Pavel Syutkin on His Prosecution Syutkin, a longtime food columnist for The Moscow Times, describes the criminal case against him in his own words. 5 Min read Culinary Historian Pavel Syutkin Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison Over Bucha Posts Syutkin and his wife wrote a weekly cooking column for The Moscow Times until Russia banned it as “undesirable” in July 2024. 2 Min read Feature This Imprisoned Mathematician Has Global Support. Will That Help Him in Russian Prison? Azat Miftakhov's recent transfer to a notorious Arctic prison — and the alleged torture he has faced — have left supporters fearing for his life. 8 Min read Jailed Reporter Maria Ponomarenko Sentenced to Nearly 2 More Years in Prison For a second time, Ponomarenko, a mother of two, was convicted for allegedly assaulting a prison guard. 2 Min read The Kids Aren’t Alright: Rights Groups Warn of Mounting Pressure on Children in Russia Rights advocates and researchers are highlighting mounting political indoctrination and criminal prosecution facing children in Russia. 5 Min read Feature Political Prisoners Are Dying in Russian Jails. These People Are Keeping Their Memory Alive. At least six Russian political prisoners have died in custody so far this year, according to rights advocates. 5 Min read Moscow Court Jails HSE Professor 3.5 Years for Navalny Donations Andrei Dymov was accused of “financing extremist activities” after he donated less than $49 to the banned Anti-Corruption Foundation. 2 Min read opinion Political Repression Is a Numbers Game in Russia The Kremlin has no need to imprison millions. A steady stream of cases, amplified by the media, is enough to create an atmosphere of fear. 4 Min read Feature At 15, He Became One of Russia’s Youngest Political Prisoners. He Now Faces New Charges. “I’m afraid for my child’s life,” Arseny Turbin's mother has said. 5 Min read St. Petersburg Court Jails Former Members of Youth Activist Group Vesna The former activists received prison sentences of varying lengths after they were found guilty of charges including extremism and spreading “war fakes... 2 Min read Whereabouts of Young Russian Man Jailed for Burning Quran Unknown 3 Months After Prison Transfer Nikita Zhuravel is serving a 14-year prison sentence after being found guilty in 2024 of offending religious believers and treason for allegedly sending... 2 Min read Daria Kozyreva, Jailed for Anti-War Statements, Released From Prison Kozyreva was arrested on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine after she attached a poem by Ukrainian writer Taras Shevchenko... 1 Min read Man Jailed for Daughter’s Anti-War Drawing in 2023 Flees to France Alexei Moskalyov and his 17-year-old daughter Maria received French humanitarian visas, a rights group that helped them said. 1 Min read Chechen Judge Re-Sentences Zarema Musaeva to Nearly 4 Years in Prison After Retrial Musaeva, the jailed mother of exiled critics of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, was found guilty of assaulting a prison guard. 2 Min read Moscow Court Jails Stand-Up Comedian Nearly 6 Years for Alleged Joke About War Veterans Artemy Ostanin was arrested after a group known for publicly denouncing Russians accused him of mocking veterans who lost limbs fighting in the war against... 2 Min read Moscow Court Upholds Prison Term for Teenage Girl Who Hung Up Posters of Anti-Kremlin Fighters Eva Bagrova was arrested in December 2024 after putting up posters of members of the Russian Volunteer Corps. 2 Min read Leftist Activist Sergei Udaltsov Jailed 6 Years for ‘Justifying Terrorism’ Udaltsov said he would appeal the ruling and announced a hunger strike after his sentence was read out. 2 Min read View more articles
