Mother of convicted activist Polyudova receives her daughter’s first letter within six months

Relatives of Krasnodar activist Daria Polyudova received her first letter within six months from the penal colony, in which the activist is serving her sentence in a case on extremism and justification of terrorism. Daria is still being kept in strict detention conditions, her mother reports.

The “Caucasian Knot” has reported that Daria Polyudova, who is serving her long sentence in the penal colony in Kabardino-Balkaria, has not been in contact with her family for more than six months. Her mother Tatiana Polyudova has suggested that the administration of the penal colony puts pressure on Daria, since convicts may send letters even under strict conditions of detention.

Earlier, the activist has claimed there was no evidence of her creating an extremist community and complained about obstacles in sending and receiving letters at the penal colony, the cold temperature in the cell, and lack of medicines.

Daria Polyudova’s mother has reported on the activist’s page on Facebook* that Daria is still being kept under strict conditions of detention “for nothing” and expects to stay there at least until July.

In her letter, Daria Polyudova, who will turn 35 on February 4, has thanked everyone who supports her.

*On March 21, 2022, the Tverskoi Court of Moscow banned the activities in Russia of the Meta Company, owning the Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, in connection with extremist activities.