Peak hour 08/12/1997 (1997)

Yuri Shadrin is called a prisoner of conscience.

He was repeatedly arrested for political reasons.

Several times he declared a hunger strike as a sign of disagreement with the actions of the authorities.

Describes his next arrest in Omsk.

On whose patronage was released from prison.

Andrei Razbash speaks of those arrested in Belarus Pavel Pavlovich Sheremet and Dmitry Zavadsky, a correspondent and operator of ORT.

Yuri Shadrin is trying to forecast the development of the situation, in connection with their detention.

It's disappointing that he can not defend them in court.

The human rights activist talks about his work, recalls in detail the case of Yevgeny Vasilyev.

According to Yuri Shadrin victory was won thanks to the intervention of "Moscow's hands".

He is talking about the current case of Nikolai Fedotkin, who is accused of murder.

Yuri Shadrin points out violations of the rights of the accused, who are allowed in the proceedings.

Enumerates the rights of the detainee, prescribed by law.

Yuri Shadrin points out the need for every person to know their rights and demand their observance.

Speaks of dishonesty of judges.

Expresses his opinion on the jury trial in Russia.