Russian Detention Centers Report 12% Mortality Drop
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- •FSIN reported a 12% decrease in mortality rates in detention centers and colonies in 2025.
- •Almost 5,000 FSIN employees have joined Russia's special military operation since 2022.
- •The number of terrorism-related prisoners in Russia increased by 40% within one year.
- •FSIN Director publicly acknowledged a shortage of personnel in the penitentiary system as of March 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If FSIN addresses the personnel shortage by recruiting new staff the quality of prisoner care and security could improve, potentially sustaining or further reducing mortality rates.
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RURBC (RU)Глава ФСИН сообщил о снижении смертности в российских СИЗО на 12%RUKommersant (RU)Почти 5 тыс. сотрудников ФСИН ушли на СВО с 2022 годаRUKommersant (RU)Смертность в СИЗО и колониях в 2025 году сократилась более чем на 10%RURBC (RU)В России выросло на 40% за год число заключенных по статьям о терроризме