Iryna Horobtsova
Volunteer and IT specialist
When Kherson was occupied, Iryna Horobtsova began helping residents by purchasing food and medicine and delivering them to hospitals. On May 13, 2022, her birthday, Iryna was detained in her parents’ apartment, with her parents witnessing the arrest.
Six masked Russian soldiers arrived with sledgehammers, called Iryna’s parents—both teachers—“Nazis,” searched the apartment, and seized a laptop and two phones. Friends of Iryna report that Russian interrogators have forced her to confess to guiding artillery fire on Russian forces at the Chornobaiv airfield.
The occupants accused Irina Gorobtsova of “espionage” and sentenced her to 10.5 years in prison. According to the latest information, Iryna Horobtsova is currently being held in the Simferopol pretrial detention center.
Anna Ivanenko
In her illustration, Anna Ivanenko wanted to depict:
“A carefully organized life, daily rituals, household habits, normal days – in a moment, it disappears with the person. Then the reality is dim, hidden, scary.”
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An exhibition that can be anywhere
This project is not just online. We’ve launched a Self-hosted Exhibition format — allowing anyone to download a ready-to-print exhibition pack and present it in their city, university, gallery, or even a local café.
It’s your way to join a growing movement of solidarity
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If you’re an artist, illustrator, or visual storyteller who shares our values of freedom, dignity, and human rights — send us your work dedicated to the issue of unlawfully detained civilians.
We will include it in this digital gallery so that another voice can be seen and heard.
Get to know the real stories of Ukrainian civilians held in Russian captivity — they may serve as the foundation for your future piece.
The project is implemented with the support of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Kyiv Office – Ukraine.
