Oleg Orlov has been behind bars for barely a month and alerts about his health are increasing. The NGO Memorial, an organization dissolved in Russia in December 2021 and winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, accused the authorities of subjecting it to “ inhumane treatment ” According to the NGO, Orlov is losing his hearing and despite his request to the prison administration for medical help, it is impossible for him to see a doctor.

Nor can the opponent have a single confidential conversation with his lawyer.