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Penza Oblast: What's Happening? Political Repression, Detentions, Pressure

05.10.2026
Penza Oblast
In Penza, a city in western Russia, an activist was released after being detained. He spoke about the cold cell and issues with receiving parcels.
21.09.2026
Penza Oblast
In Penza, a city in the Volga region, a blogger was arrested after posting a video showing spoiled ballots.
06.11.2025
Penza Oblast
Network Case defendant Ilya Shakursky is being held in a punishment cell (SHIZO).
24.10.2025
Lipetsk Oblast,
Penza Oblast
The administrator of “ONA RAZVALILAS” has spent more than 200 days in a punishment cell.
16.07.2025
Penza Oblast
The oldest foundation in Penza has ceased operations due to the ‘foreign agent’ law.
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