Andrei Porotnikov

Andrei Porotnikov is a political scientist and activist who was sentenced to ten years in a Belarusian penal colony for allegedly conspiring to commit a state coup, along with several other charges including treason. He has been in custody since April 2021 and is currently serving his sentence in a correctional facility in Mogilev, where he has faced pressure and intimidation. Despite the challenging conditions, he has maintained a cautious demeanor and adherence to prison rules, as noted by fellow inmates. Porotnikov's case has drawn attention amid discussions about political prisoners in Belarus.