
Maksim Znakh
Maksim Znakh is a notable Belarusian lawyer, poet, bard, and political prisoner, recognized for his resilience and creativity in the face of adversity. While imprisoned, he authored the book 'Zekameron,' which comprises a hundred stories reflecting on prison life, embodying themes of resistance, compassion, and endurance. His impactful work has earned him recognition, including being shortlisted for various literary awards, highlighting his contributions to literature and human rights advocacy.
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Maksim Znakh is releasing a new book next month and is working on another novel.
Максим Знак в следующем месяце выпустит новую книгу и пишет еще романMaksim Znakh shared his experiences of prison life and his literary projects during a meeting with Belarusians in Vilnius.
«Прочитал 1596 книг». Максим Знак о тюрьме, свободе и врагах
Maksim Znakh is a lawyer and one of the associates of Viktor Babaryka during the 2020 election campaign.
Максим Знак снял свой портрет с «Варты Святла» в Вильнюсе
Maksim Znakh is a former political prisoner and lawyer who possesses extraordinary creative abilities.
В Вильнюсе выступит с концертом Максим ЗнакMaksim Znakh attended the performance 'Zekameron', based on his book written in a detention center.
Максим Знак посетил спектакль «Зекамерон», поставленный по его книге, написанной в СИЗОMaksim Znakh is a political prisoner who has been incommunicado since February 2023.
Политзаключенному Максиму Знаку исполнилось 44 года, два с половиной из них он находится в режиме инкоммуникадоMaksim Znakh is a lawyer, scholar, writer, and political prisoner serving a 10-year sentence on unfounded charges.
Максим Знак вошел в шорт-лист премии Центра ГавелаMaksim Znakh is a lawyer, poet, bard, political prisoner, and honorary member of Danish PEN.
Книга Максима Знака «Зэкамерон» вышла в переводе на датский язык






