An Art project amplifying the voices of political prisoners in Russia
about
Portraits of Hope brings together artists and audiences to honor individuals imprisoned for speaking truth, defending freedom or opposing war. Through portraiture and storytelling, the project humanizes those silenced by repression and builds bridges between art and action.
As part of the People for Free Russia Coalition, the project raises funds for urgent medical needs, helping secure treatment and essential care often denied in Russian prisons. Exhibitions around the world transform public awareness into tangible support for those still behind bars.
mission
To expose political repression in Russia & provide direct support to its victims.
1400
+
political prisoners total
Source: memopzk.org
400
+
have urgent medical needs
Source: memopzk.org
15
+
art exhibitions hosted
featured stories
Personal stories behind the portraits and a direct way to help with urgent needs through targeted donations.
Evgeny Kazantsev
urgent Medical Care Denied Behind Prison Walls
$550 raised
Raising funds for urgent orthopedic treatment denied in detention
gallery
Faces and stories united in one space. Explore the full collection of portraits.
Andrei Yedigarev
63
Y.O.
Mikhail Simonov
65
Y.O.
Ilya Shakursky
29
Y.O.
Valery Selyanin
-
Y.O.
Zarema Musaeva
56
Y.O.
Artur Maslakov
42
Y.O.
Aleksei Liptser
38
Y.O.
Dariya Kozyreva
19
Y.O.
Olga Komleva
46
Y.O.
Sergey Komandirov
30
Y.O.
Artyom Kamardin
35
Y.O.
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Andrey Ivashev
65
Y.O.
Zakiy Ilyasov
58
Y.O.
Irina Gorobtsova
40
Y.O.
Alexei Gorinov
64
Y.O.
Viktoria Goncharova
55
Y.O.
Valery Golubkin
73
Y.O.
Andrei Galchevsky
62
Y.O.
Oleg Fedorov
55
Y.O.
Feliks Eliseev
37
Y.O.
Anastasiya Dyadyaeva
26
Y.O.
Aleksandr Dotsenko
27
Y.O.
Dim Davletkildin
44
Y.O.
Umutbai Davletberdin
61
Y.O.
Irina Danilovich
46
Y.O.
Maria Bonzler
65
Y.O.
Dmitry Bogmut
50
Y.O.
Oleg Belousov
58
Y.O.
Alexander Batsenin
30
Y.O.
Ahmed Barahoev
74
Y.O.
Egor Balazeikin
19
Y.O.
Alexander Bakhtin
54
Y.O.
Vladlen Abdulkadyrov
46
Y.O.
Anna Arkhipova
28
Y.O.
team
Elena Mityushina
Founder & Project Lead
Emilia Pshenichnova
Exhibit Coordinator & Artist Relations
maxim sokolov
Digital Designer
Nina Kostina
Social Media & Content Producer
Kirill Vanderberg
Data & Project Support Assistant
make a donation
Your support provides direct, tangible help to those imprisoned for speaking out.
Apply to submit a portrait
Join the project by contributing a portrait that restores visibility and dignity.
host an exhibition
Bring the portraits to your community and help spark awareness, dialogue, and action.
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