Natallia Varabei

Prisoner

Date of birth: 29 December 1964

Date of detention: 23 January 2024

Charges indicted:

  • Art. 361-4 of the Criminal Code — Promoting extremist activities

Judge: Sviatlana Makarevich

Prison: Pre-trial detention center No. 1

Notes: «Solidarity Raid»

Natallia Varabei, a psychologist, was arrested during a "solidarity raid" in late January 2024.

She is accused of supporting political prisoners and their families under Parts 1 and 2 of Article 361-4 of the Criminal Code (Promoting extremist activities). Natallia's trial is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2024. The case will be considered by Judge Sviatlana Makarevich of the Minsk City Court.

Mail address: Pre-trial detention center No. 1. 223016, Navadvorski selsavet, 143/4, v. Pashkovichy, Minsk rajon, Minsk voblast

Addresses of prisons:

What should I know and how to help?

✉️ Write a letter. Make a scan of your letter or postcard and share it online

🤝 Please use the Russian (or Belarusian) name of the prison

💡 Foreign-language messages may be blocked, so attach a translation (e.g. translate.google.com)

💡 A big guide about helping Belarusian political prisoners from abroad

💡 More tips here

Support “Viasna”