Seviarynets told how the colony administration "congratulated" him on his birthday and thought to mock him as a believer
The administration made a show out of my first 10 days in the punishment cell (SHIZO) in Shklov, — Pavel wrote on his Facebook.
Pavel Seviarynets at the celebration of Freedom Day in Vilnius, March 25, 2026
For several months they didn't give me SHIZO — because I was brought there after the terrible death of Vitold Ashurak. The authorities themselves were overwhelmed by the noise and outrage, and for some time they didn't brutalize. Moreover, a lawyer visited me from time to time, my relatives outside didn't keep silent — and they were initially afraid to act harshly.
Of course, they came up with a couple dozen violations, made me a "malicious offender" (shopping not for 5 basic units, but for 2), took away visits, parcels (in the colony this is called "to strip of resources")... But the millstones turn, grind, orders come — my time also came.
They deliberately chose a funny reason — I didn't greet an administration employee. But it was clear that it was just a pretext.
At the punishment commission, the chief read from his mobile phone a "Svaboda" (Freedom) post about politician Pavel Seviarynets being held in the Shklov colony.
— You interfere with our work, Seviarynets. 10 days in SHIZO.
As it should be in such cases, they twist your arms — and lead you into the corridor. And there, my people, about fifteen people in uniform — and like, you know, a sudden birthday greeting, such an approving hum and applause, natural applause!
— Ooh! Seviarynets! Hands up! Come on! Gooo!!!
"Hands up" — means they twist them so hard that your forehead touches the floor. They take you into the regime office.
— To the floor! Hands behind your back! Lie down!!!
If you've been given days (of punishment) — that's it, the employees can "go all out".
You lie there, swallowing dust and sand with convulsive breaths, your heart pounding, gasping for air, boots stomping around on the floor.
— Legs wider! Lie down, I said!
They'll come in, kick your legs to spread them wider, admire it. Beauty.
Here we go, I think, guy. The show must go on.
And in SHIZO they took me to cell number 20 (it's drafty, opposite the courtyards, perfect for winter) — and warned:
— You'll report that you're in cell number 13. Understood?
Such is the awareness of these comrades — Seviarynets, he's like a believer. So, if it's cell number 13, he must be oh-so-scared. Understood? How cleverly thought out, huh?!
And at that very moment, I let go.