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Russia: What's Happening? Political Repression, Detentions, Pressure

According to OVD-Info, since 2015, 623 individuals have been subject to criminal cases related to public actions

According to OVD-Info, since 2015, 623 individuals have been subject to criminal cases related to public actions

Detentions at public protests, 2012-2024

Detentions at public protests, 2012-2024

“Тhere is still hope for Russia”—Ilya Yashin writes from prison

“Тhere is still hope for Russia”—Ilya Yashin writes from prison

Interview with Politician and Political Prisoner Ilya Yashin.
The Russian Constitutional Court has rejected our challenge. Here is what is wrong with this

The Russian Constitutional Court has rejected our challenge. Here is what is wrong with this

The Kremlin spent many resources trying to crush the Russian anti-war movement. We explain the workings of one of their key tools — the discreditation articles.
4 June Navalny protests: analysis

4 June Navalny protests: analysis

Our quick analytical take on yesterday’s protests in support of Alexei Navalny.
John Lennon, the Holy Martyr Alexander Schmorell and others in Constitutional Court. Cancel the article punishing “discrediting” the Russian army.

John Lennon, the Holy Martyr Alexander Schmorell and others in Constitutional Court. Cancel the article punishing “discrediting” the Russian army.

OVD-Info and its partners filed a complaint in Constitutional Court against the article for «discrediting» the Russian army.
“Blessed are the peacemakers.” What Christian religious leaders face when speaking out against the war

“Blessed are the peacemakers.” What Christian religious leaders face when speaking out against the war

How Christian clerics are persecuted in Russia for their anti-war protests.
First UN WGAD Opinion on Suppression of Anti-War Expression in Russia

First UN WGAD Opinion on Suppression of Anti-War Expression in Russia

In February 2023, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) issued the first opinion in the case of the suppression of anti-war expression in Russia.
Eight to one. More than 500 “discrediting the armed forces” cases have been dismissed by court or returned to the police

Eight to one. More than 500 “discrediting the armed forces” cases have been dismissed by court or returned to the police

Judges side with the accused in every tenth case of «discrediting the armed forces.»
Timeline of Russian Anti-War Protests

Timeline of Russian Anti-War Protests

Russian Protests against the War with Ukraine. A Chronicle of Events
“The happiest man in prison.” The story of a Danish Jehovah’s witness imprisoned for his faith

“The happiest man in prison.” The story of a Danish Jehovah’s witness imprisoned for his faith

How Dennis Christensen served prison time, becoming the first in the country to be convicted because of the recognition of Jehovah’s Witnesses as an extremist organization.
Draft notices misdirected. Those detained at protests are served call-up orders to report to military draft centers, but not to the correct ones

Draft notices misdirected. Those detained at protests are served call-up orders to report to military draft centers, but not to the correct ones

Call-up orders as a means of protester intimidation.
Green paint for “traitors.” Since February 24, protesters have faced attacks and threats more often

Green paint for “traitors.” Since February 24, protesters have faced attacks and threats more often

In the six months since the beginning of the war, we have learned about 93 cases of non-state pressure on people with an anti-war position.
Rough arrests and call-up papers: anti-mobilisation rallies on 21 September

Rough arrests and call-up papers: anti-mobilisation rallies on 21 September

On 21 September, after a long break, mass anti-war rallies broke out across Russia once again.
In touch with reality. How Andrei Pivovarov did politics, fought scammers and went to jail

In touch with reality. How Andrei Pivovarov did politics, fought scammers and went to jail

OVD-Info tells the story of politician Andrei Pivovarov, who has been involved in the Russian protest movement for almost 20 years.
“No to the war in Ukraine!” and “GruZ (Cargo) 200”: how people are persecuted for anti-war stickers and flyers in Russia

“No to the war in Ukraine!” and “GruZ (Cargo) 200”: how people are persecuted for anti-war stickers and flyers in Russia

The policemen started persecuting activists for anti-war agitation: fining them and even criminally prosecuting them.
Told on by their pupils and persecuted for signing petitions: the pressure teachers face due to their anti-war stance

Told on by their pupils and persecuted for signing petitions: the pressure teachers face due to their anti-war stance

School teachers and university professors were persecuted more frequently than before because of their anti-war statements.
An informal ban. How people are getting fired for their anti-war stance and how they fight for their rights

An informal ban. How people are getting fired for their anti-war stance and how they fight for their rights

We are telling how people defend their right to work and to their political stance.
How Russians are detained for anti-war statements and what does it mean for the legal system?

How Russians are detained for anti-war statements and what does it mean for the legal system?

We describe how new administrative law article on the «discrediting» is being used.
“Knowingly false.” It has been three months since the law on “fakes” about the Russian army came into force. How and against whom is it used?

“Knowingly false.” It has been three months since the law on “fakes” about the Russian army came into force. How and against whom is it used?

OVD-Info analysed how Article 207.3 of the Criminal Code works in practice.
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