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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Recent news mentions
Maksim 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 СИЗО
Belarus· 2025-12-20Maksim 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 инкоммуникадоBelarus· 2025-09-04
Maksim 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 ГавелаBelarus· 2025-07-09
Maksim Znakh is a lawyer, poet, bard, political prisoner, and honorary member of Danish PEN.
Книга Максима Знака «Зэкамерон» вышла в переводе на датский языкBelarus· 2025-05-13
