How to survive in hell: Belarusian prison reality guide (part 1)

<p>One moment you’re standing up for freedom and democracy, the next you’re sentenced to 15 days’ detention. Unimaginable? Not in Belarus.</p> <p>This is the story of a woman who lived through that experience twice and used that experience to write a guide to surviving Belarusian prison. In this first episode, you&#39;ll hear how to prepare for detention because, sadly, in Belarus, ordinary citizens can become political prisoners at any given moment.</p> <p>If you want to learn more about Belarus’ struggle for freedom, you may enjoy Aliaksei Paluyan&#39;s 2021 documentary <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14035258/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_7">&#39;Courage&#39;</a> and Krzysztof Lukaszewicz&#39;s 2013 drama <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2723138/?ref_=tt_sims_tt_t_1">&#39;Viva Belarus&#39;</a>.</p> <p>Here are some ways you can support the cause and express your solidarity:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://spring96.org/en/news/101367">Write a letter</a> to a political prisoner: <a href="https://spring96.org/en/news/101367">https://spring96.org/en/news/101367</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://dissidentby.com/en">DissidentBY</a>: <a href="https://dissidentby.com/en">https://dissidentby.com/en</a>, a non-profit initiative supporting political prisoners.</p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://www.belarus97.pro/eng">BY_help</a>: <a href="https://www.belarus97.pro/eng">https://www.belarus97.pro/eng</a>, a civic campaign supporting dissidents and their families.</p> </li> <li><p>Politvyazynka: <a href="https://m.facebook.com/100085144390317/">https://m.facebook.com/100085144390317/</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/politvyazynka/">https://www.instagram.com/politvyazynka/</a>, an activist project highlighting female political prisoners.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Learn more about the Akrestsina pre-trial detention centre: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okrestina">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okrestina</a></p> <p>To avoid missing out on the remaining survival guide chapters, subscribe to our podcast and automa