Evgeny Kazantsev
Medical Care Denied Behind Prison Walls
Raising funds for orthopedic treatment denied in detention
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.
Picture taken in Prague, CZ
mission
To expose political repression in Russia & provide direct support to its victims.
15+
art exhibitions hosted
featured campaigns
Personal stories behind the portraits and a direct way to help with urgent needs through targeted donations.
gallery
Faces and stories united in one space. Explore the full collection of portraits.
Svetlana Khustik
47Y.O.
Elvira Sayfullina
37Y.O.
Marina Tokareva
57Y.O.
Tatiana Omelchenko
50Y.O.
Surlana Enchinova
30Y.O.
Polina Yevtushenko
27Y.O.
Svetlana Khustik
Andrei Yedigarev
63Y.O.
Mikhail Simonov
65Y.O.
Ilya Shakursky
29Y.O.
Valery Selyanin
Zarema Musaeva
56Y.O.
Aleksei Liptser
38Y.O.
Olga Komleva
46Y.O.
Sergey Komandirov
30Y.O.
Artyom Kamardin
35Y.O.
Andrey Ivashev
65Y.O.
Irina Gorobtsova
40Y.O.
Alexei Gorinov
64Y.O.
Viktoria Goncharova
55Y.O.
Valery Golubkin
73Y.O.
Andrei Galchevsky
62Y.O.
Oleg Fedorov
55Y.O.
Feliks Eliseev
37Y.O.
Anastasiya Dyadyaeva
26Y.O.
Dim Davletkildin
44Y.O.
Umutbai Davletberdin
61Y.O.
Irina Danilovich
46Y.O.
Maria Bonzler
65Y.O.
Dmitry Bogmut
50Y.O.
Oleg Belousov
58Y.O.
Alexander Batsenin
30Y.O.
Ahmed Barahoev
74Y.O.
Egor Balazeikin
19Y.O.
Alexander Bakhtin
54Y.O.
Vladlen Abdulkadyrov
46Y.O.
Anna Arkhipova
28Y.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.