Outdated Oleg User: the story of a dissident

Olga Tishkevich, a former head of a regional branch of an opposition party, describes meeting Vladimir User in Poland, where she lived after migrating from Belarus. According to her, User lacked proper medical care and insurance, and during summer months he was locked in the hostel's attic, while in winter he was kept in the basement, given only a thin blanket and forced to sit on wooden boards. Tishkevich expresses concern that Europe, which often proclaims its humanity, has inflicted cruel treatment on a fallen public figure, emphasizing that this is not an isolated case but part of a systemic issue.

Context

Vladimir User is known as a former opposition activist in Belarus. His activism and subsequent move to Poland led to conflict with the country's authorities.