# Russian scientist convicted of treason launches dry hunger strike over alleged abuse in detention

https://mins.news/en/item/109844

- Meduza, 2026-10-21 16:57 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/21/russian-scientist-convicted-of-treason-refuses-food-and-water-over-alleged-abuse-in-detention

> Geodesist Valery Kachin, serving a 14-year sentence for treason, has stopped eating and drinking at a detention center in Izhevsk, human rights group Department One reported. In a letter, Kachin alleged staff tormented and assaulted him, kept him in a punishment cell, conducted nighttime inspections, and confiscated his belongings.