Political Prisoners in Psychiatric Hospitals, July 1972 (26.5)

<<No 26 : 5 July 1972>> Vladimir llych Trifonov (b. 1938 in the Kalinin Region [Central Russia]) -- In 1966 Trifonov studied at the physics faculty of Kalinin Pedagogical Institute. He frequently argued with teachers in the department of political economy. As a result, a psychiatric examination was arranged for him. The examination lasted five … Continue reading Political Prisoners in Psychiatric Hospitals, July 1972 (26.5)

In the Psychiatric Hospitals, March 1976 (39.3)

<< No 39 : 12 March 1976 >> The Chronicle possesses the following information on persons being held in Special Psychiatric Hospitals (SPH) under ‘political’ articles of the Criminal Code. Dnepropetrovsk SPH Anatoly Anisimov (b. 1950, from Trans-Carpathia) – has been in the SPH since 1970; sentenced under Article 76(?). Boris Dmitrievich Yevdokimov (b. 1923, … Continue reading In the Psychiatric Hospitals, March 1976 (39.3)

The Trial of Alexander Podrabinek, 15 August 1978 (50.7)

<<No. 50 : November 1978>> This section has been compiled largely from the Information Bulletin of the Working Commission to Investigate the Use of Psychiatry for Political Purposes, Nos. 9 (9 June 1978), 10 (10 August) and 11, a special edition about the trial.[note 1] Arrest and Investigation Alexander Podrabinek was arrested at the flat … Continue reading The Trial of Alexander Podrabinek, 15 August 1978 (50.7)