Playwright Svetlana Petriychuk was detained in May 2023 for writing the play Finist, the Bright Falcon. She was accused alongside the play’s director, Zhenya Berkovich, of “justifying terrorism” in their play, which was about women who meet jihadists on the internet to go to Syria. Following several delays and detention extensions, Petriychuk was sentenced to six years in prison on terrorism charges on July 8, 2024.
Svetlana Petriychuk
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Dramatist
Country:Russia
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Female
Status:Imprisoned