Pavel Nazdra
ecoactivist
Former prisoner
Date of birth: 28 November 1976
Date of detention: 11 May 2022
Charges indicted:
- Art. 361-4 of the Criminal Code — Promoting extremist activities
Sentence: 2 years
Penalty: imprisonment in a general-security penal colony
Date of release: 26 January 2024
Judge: Liudmila Hrynko
Groups: Activists, Priests and religious people
Notes: War in Ukraine
Pavel Nazdra was detained on charges of facilitating extremist activities under Article 361-4 of the Criminal Code for sending a photo of Russian military equipment to Bielaruski hajun Telegram channel.
Pavel is known for being a representative of the Green Watch eco-initiative in Mazyr. He ran a number of environmental actions and initiatives in the city, which were also attended by representatives of the authorities. Pavel Nazdra is also one of the co-founders of the Belarusian Christian Democracy party.
On 15 September 2022, Pavel was sentenced to two years of imprisonment.
He was released from prison on January 26, 2024.
