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Art manager Aleh Larychau has been sentenced to seven years in a penal colony, Alina Hieraščanka reported on Facebook. He was also ordered to pay a fine of 1,000 base units (45,000 rubles).
Siamion Malashenkau was sentenced to four years in a penal colony and fined 500 base units (22,500 rubles). The KGB identified Malashenkau as being involved in the “Da Zorau” initiative, which was designated an “extremist group.”
“For his cultural activities, the Lukashenka court sentenced Aleh Larychau to seven years under a high-security regime and a fine of 1,000 base units.
Siamion Malashenkau was sentenced to four years under a high-security regime and a fine of 500 base units,” Hieraščanka wrote.
Larychau was charged with participation in an “extremist group” and financing “extremist activities.” An ambulance was called to the court hearing for him.
Aleh Larychau is an art manager, artist and organizer of the Urban Myths festival. He was detained in November 2025. The Interior Ministry identified Larychau as being involved in the “extremist group” Viejšnoryja.