Russian political analyst Alexander Kynev was moved to another cell at Moscow’s SIZO-4 detention center, known as Medved, on October 29, according to his lawyer, Mikhail Biryukov. The lawyer said Kynev now shares a cell with four other detainees and has access to toilet facilities he can use despite his leg injury.
Kynev had stopped eating because he could not use the toilet in his previous cell while his fractured leg was in a cast. His lawyer clarified that Kynev had not declared a protest hunger strike: he was avoiding food because of the detention conditions. FACTUM.press previously reported on the situation.
Biryukov also conveyed Kynev’s gratitude to people who have written letters and offered support. It remains unclear whether Kynev has resumed eating since the transfer or what medical care he is receiving.
Kynev has been held since September on an allegation of attempted drug distribution, which he denies. Following his detention, reports emerged of two fractures in his leg and allegations of violence against him. FACTUM.press has covered the background of his arrest and detention.