A former city council deputy in Glazov, Andrey holds degrees in pedagogy and law. He worked as a lawyer specializing in civil cases and was actively engaged in civic and political activities in his city, organizing and participating in local events.
FULL NAME: Andrey Borisovich Edigarev
DATE OF BIRTH: January 5, 1962, Glazov
CHARGES: Part 2, Article 205.2
SENTENCE: 3 years in prison
DATE OF ARREST: May 8, 2023
DATE OF BIRTH: January 5, 1962, Glazov
CHARGES: Part 2, Article 205.2
SENTENCE: 3 years in prison
DATE OF ARREST: May 8, 2023
Criminal prosecution
Andrey was arrested on May 8, 2023, while on his way to a store, and on the same day, he was placed in Detention Center No. 1 in Izhevsk. During the arrest, the 62-year-old pensioner was beaten: he was struck in the face, stomach, and groin and thrown face-first into the dirt. His apartment was searched for five hours in the presence of his wife and underage daughter. After the search, his wife was taken for questioning at the FSB office in Glazov, where she was informed that Andrey had been detained for anti-war comments in a Telegram channel. These comments criticized the war, the current government, and the president.
Prior to his arrest, Andrey suffered from chronic cardiovascular diseases, including stage 3 hypertension, gout, and arthrosis. His health has deteriorated significantly in prison due to poor nutrition and lack of adequate medical care. In the six months he spent in the Yekaterinburg detention center, medical examinations were promised five times but never conducted. His prescribed medications are ineffective, providing only shortterm relief. He suffers from constant headaches, tinnitus, and numbness in his left hand.
At home, Andrey is awaited by his wife and 14-year-old daughter. These events have negatively impacted their emotional and physical health. His daughter is struggling in school, and his wife has experienced severe health issues, including frequent headaches, insomnia, and high blood pressure caused by stress.
Prior to his arrest, Andrey suffered from chronic cardiovascular diseases, including stage 3 hypertension, gout, and arthrosis. His health has deteriorated significantly in prison due to poor nutrition and lack of adequate medical care. In the six months he spent in the Yekaterinburg detention center, medical examinations were promised five times but never conducted. His prescribed medications are ineffective, providing only shortterm relief. He suffers from constant headaches, tinnitus, and numbness in his left hand.
At home, Andrey is awaited by his wife and 14-year-old daughter. These events have negatively impacted their emotional and physical health. His daughter is struggling in school, and his wife has experienced severe health issues, including frequent headaches, insomnia, and high blood pressure caused by stress.
