Political prisoner artist Aleh Larychau sentenced to 7 years in a penal colony
"Viasna" reports on the verdict for Aleh Larychau.
The artist was charged under two articles of the Criminal Code: 361-1 (creation of an extremist formation or participation in it) and 361-2 (financing an extremist formation). He was accused of involvement in the cultural community "Da Zoraŭ", as well as in the old meme initiative "Veyshnoria". For this, he was sentenced to 7 years in a penal colony and a fine of one thousand basic units.
Siamion Malashenkau was also convicted alongside Aleh and found guilty of participating in the "Da Zoraŭ" community. He was sentenced to 4 years in a penal colony and a fine of 500 basic units.