At least 69 political prisoners have died in Russia since the start of the full-scale war, according to Zikrhon. According to the data of the human rights organization, 29 people died due to health problems and lack of medical assistance, 20 - as a result of torture and abuse, ten more committed suicide. The report was published on the eve of the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Political Repression in Russia on October 30. "Azkara" also reports on the increase in the number of cases in the context of political articles against the background of the war against Ukraine.