Yury Lahadziuk

Prisoner

Date of birth: 19 October 1960

Date of detention: 8 May 2024

Charges indicted:

  • Art. 361-4 of the Criminal Code — Promoting extremist activities

Sentence: 2 years

Penalty: imprisonment in a general-security penal colony

Judge: Andrei Siz

Prison: Pre-trial detention center No. 7

Groups: Athletes

Yury Lahadziuk is one of the best Belarusian table tennis coaches.

He dedicated his life to the rehabilitation of people with disabilities through table tennis. His students often win championships in Belarus and other countries. The man helped hundreds of people with disabilities to live a normal life.

He is charged with "promoting extremist activities" under Part 1 of Article 361-4 of the Criminal Code. 

The case is being considered by Judge Andrei Siz.

Yury is being held in pre-trial detention center № 7.

Mail address: Pre-trial detention center No. 7. 224030, Brest, vulica Savieckich pamiežnikaŭ 37

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