Igor Orlovsky

A Christian, publicist and caver — these words describe Krasnoyarsk resident Igor Orlovsky. Two more have recently been added.

The Kremlin’s authorities accused him of inciting terrorism and extremism, spreading «fakes» about the Russian army and «rehabilitating Nazism». The Nobel-winning Memorial Centre has recognized him as a political prisoner.

Read more about the deeply religious man who received a three-year prison sentence and faces the prospect of a new term.

Igor Orlovsky during caving / Photo from the family archive