Mikhail Herasimchuk

Political prisoner

Date of birth: 28 October 2000

Date of detention: 7 August 2024

Charges indicted:

  • Art. 130 of the Criminal Code — Incitement to hatred

Sentence: unknown

Prison sentence start date: 13 December 2024

Judge: Siarhei Katser

Prison: Penal colony No. 22

Mikhail Herasimchuk was convicted by the Minsk City Court under Part 1 of Article 130 of the Criminal Code (inciting racial, national, religious or other social enmity or discord). From November 13 to November 18, 2024 the case was considered by Judge Siarhei Katser.

On December 13, 2024, he was included in the list of citizens of Belarus, foreign citizens and stateless persons involved in extremist activities.

 
Place of detention: Penal colony No. 22. 225295, Brest region, Ivacevičy, station Damanava, PO Box 20

Addresses of prisons:

What should I know and how to help?

✉️ Write a letter. Make a scan of your letter or postcard and share it online

🤝 Please use the Russian (or Belarusian) name of the prison

💡 Foreign-language messages may be blocked, so attach a translation (e.g. translate.google.com)

💡 A big guide about helping Belarusian political prisoners from abroad

💡 More tips here

Support “Viasna”