Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Semenov in Cherkessk

Yevgeniy Semenov is in penal colony No. 11 in the Perm Territory.

Karachay-Cherkessia

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Khabarov in Porkhov

Aleksey Khabarov is in penal colony No. 9 in the Novgorod Region.

Pskov Region

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Kupriyanskiy and Others in Kursk

Oksana Chausova is in penal colony No. 6 in the Oryol Region. Nikolay Kupriyansky is in the process of relocation.

Kursk Region

Court of Appeal

The Case of Tsikunov in Kaltan

The sentence to Aleksandr Tsikunov — 6 years in prison — comes into force. The Kemerovo Regional Court slightly changes the additional punishment: after release, the believer is forbidden to engage in organizational activities in public and religious associations for five years. The court ignored…

Kemerovo Region

Life in prison

The Case of Gobozev and Potapov in Votkinsk

Living conditions in Sergey's detachment are satisfactory, but there are mice in the premises. In addition, the believer has not yet been given the opportunity to use the refrigerator. Although the man is already retired, he wants to apply for a job as a sewing machine adjuster. Sergey tries to do…

Udmurtia

Detention center

Case of Murtuzov and Others in Moscow

In June, Daria Petrochenko had an acute attack of pain in the stomach, solar plexus and upper back. The temperature rose. Some relief came after taking the medications that she was given in the medical unit. Liliana Korol is awaiting transfer to the Matrosskaya Tishina pre-trial detention center,…

Moscow

Life in prison

The Case of Khabarov in Porkhov

From June 17 to June 26, Aleksey Khabarov was in a punishment cell for an unknown reason. After leaving the punishment cell, he suffered from a cold. Now the believer feels well. He has the opportunity to cook his own food and grow herbs. Recently, friends visited him.

Pskov Region

Prosecutor requested punishment

Case of Krushevskiy and Artamonov in Birobidzhan

The prosecutor requests the court sentence the believers to 4.5 years imprisonment.

Jewish Autonomous Area

Prosecutor requested punishment

The case of Penskaya in Vyselki

The prosecutor requests a 2-year suspended sentence for the defendant.

Krasnodar Territory

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Brattseva in Razdolnoye

July 18. Instead of the expected verdict, the judge announces a return to the stage of judicial investigation.

Crimea

Recognizance agreement

The Case of Suslov in Shadrinsk

Having learned about the initiation of a criminal case, Igor Suslov comes from the Altai Territory, where he lives with his family, to Kurgan, having traveled more than 1700 km, and appears for interrogation at the local department of the investigative committee. Investigator Grachev charges Suslov…

Kurgan Region

Court of Appeal

The Case of Kalinnikova and Potapova in Kurilsk

July 10. The judicial chamber of the Sakhalin Regional Court overturns the guilty verdict of a suspended sentence and sents the case for a new trial. In their appeals, Larisa Potapova and Olga Kalinnikova asked the court to reconsider the decision of the City Court of the Sakhalin Region, since discussing…

Sakhalin Region

Prosecutor requested punishment

Case of Brattseva in Razdolnoye

The prosecutor requests the 69-year-old believer be sent to a penal colony for 6 years and 4 months.

Crimea

Prosecutor requested punishment

Case of Neverov and Others in Saransk

The prosecutor requests 9 years imprisonment for Neverov and 8 years for Shevchuk.

Mordovia

Life in prison

Case of Zhukov and Others in Sevastopol

Sakada is granted another extended visit from his wife. The believer works in the production of gift bags and he has been nominated five times for a reward. He is involved in the everyday chores in the barracks. Vladimir is respected for his friendliness and impartiality to everyone, and also…

Crimea

Life in prison

The Case of Derendyaev and Others in Izhevsk

Sergey Ashikhmin now has a Synodal tranlation of the Bible. The believer receives letters of support, but with delay. Cigarette smoke in the barracks bothers Sergey, but in general he considers the living conditions satisfactory.

Udmurtia

Life in prison

The Case of Maletskov and Chaplykina in Novosibirsk

Valeriy has a Bible from the colony's library and an English language tutorial. Recently, he had a short meeting with his wife.

Novosibirsk Region

Case went to court

Case of Dmitriyev and Sergeechev in Adygeysk

The case is submitted to the Teuchezhskiy District Court of the Republic of Adygea; it will be considered by Judge Aslanbech Trakhov.

Adygea

Life in prison

The Case of Tokhtaev in Poronaysk

Upon arrival at the penal colony, Daler Tokhtaev was immediately placed in a punishment cell. Later, for some unknown reason, the period of his detention in the punishment cell was extended for another 14 days.

Sakhalin Region

Detention center

The Case of Khamatshin in Chelyabinsk

Maksim Khamatshin and his cellmate are transferred to a clean, renovated cell, which is located in a special unit. There are two video cameras in the room for constant monitoring of prisoners. An important source of support for the believer is the Bible in the Synodal translation and the letters…

Chelyabinsk Region

Life in prison

The Case of Olshevskiy and Others in Blagoveshchensk

Sergey Yermilov continues to work in the furniture workshop. Prisoners and staff address the believer by his first name and patronymic. He received a parcel with the necessary medicines for his health problems. Recently, he had an extended visit from his son and daughter-in-law.

Amur Region

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Semenov in Cherkessk

Yevgeniy Semenov is in the process of being transferred.

Karachay-Cherkessia

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Zhigalov and Kudinov in Sevastopol

Sergey Zhigalov and Viktor Kudinov are in the process of being transferred.

Crimea

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Kovadnev and Others in Komsomolsk-on-Amur

The defendants declare their innocence. "Accusing a person of a crime that he did not commit is already a crime," emphasizes Marina Voitko. Ivan Nikitin notes: "I am on trial for being one of Jehovah's Witnesses." According to him, he was deprived of his honestly earned livelihood by accounts being…

Khabarovsk Territory

Retrial (court of first instance)

The Case of Kukavitsa in Birobidzhan

Vladlena Kukavitsa refuses the services of an appointed lawyer - as in the previous trial, she will defend herself on her own. The prosecutor submits a motion for a closed session to consider the case. The judge asks to indicate what specific materials need to be examined behind closed doors. The…

Jewish Autonomous Area

Life in prison

The Case of Yakovlev in Sosnovoborsk

In June, Yuriy was taken to Regional Tuberculosis Hospital No 1; there it turned out that his teeth had not been completely extracted (there is no X-ray in the penal colony). His treatment is continuing and he is being prepared for dental prosthetics; he has been waiting for this procedure for six…

Krasnoyarsk Territory

Life in prison

The Case of Aliyev and Others in Birobidzhan

Repair work is underway in the building for Special Detention Conditions where Alam Aliyev was detained. Therefore, he has been placed in a punishment cell and will remain there at least until the end of July 2025. The administration of the penal colony does not plan to place him under general…

Jewish Autonomous Area

Detention center

The Case of Anufriev and Others in Kstovo

Andrey Mikholap was placed in 16 different cells during his imprisonment. Since May of this year, he has been in a double cell in a special unit, where there is no refrigerator, TV or hot water. There are cockroaches. During the transfer to the special unit, the officers confiscated many permitted…

Nizhegorod Region

First Instance Sentence

The Case of Ushakova in Vyselki

July 4. "Praying and discussing the Bible with friends is a natural expression of any person's faith, guaranteed by the RF Constitution. Such actions do not pose a threat to society or individuals and therefore, cannot be considered extremism," Irina Ushakova said during her final statement.

Krasnodar Territory

Case of Murtuzov and Others in Moscow

The investigation of the criminal case is transferred to investigator Aleksandr Krotov.

Moscow

Detention center

The Case of Anufriev and Others in Kstovo

Oksana Mikholap is being held in a transit cell, designed to accommodate 21 people. There is hot water, TV, toilets and showers. Some of the prisoners in her cell have HIV or hepatitis C. Oksana has to carefully sanitize all bathroom facilities before use. Recently, a woman with pediculosis was…

Nizhegorod Region

Case went to court

Case of Lebed in Moscow

The case goes to the Savelovskiy District Court of Moscow to Judge Anna Kozlova, who is considering the case of Andrey Lukin.

Moscow

Case went to court

Case of Pankova in Moscow

The case materials are submitted to the Savelovskiy District Court of Moscow. They will be considered by Judge Dmitriy Makarenkov.

Moscow

Case went to court

The case of Lukin in Moscow

The case goes to the Savelovskiy District Court of Moscow. It will be considered by Judge Anna Kozlova.

Moscow

Case went to court

The Case of Velikov in Moscow

The case goes to the Savelovskiy District Court of Moscow. It will be considered by Judge Dmitriy Neudakhin.

Moscow

Life in prison

The Case of Stashevskiy in Sevastopol

Viktor is being held in solitary confinement in a cell of 10 square meters. He jokes: "The food is good, you won't gain weight." Since November 2024, he has not been allowed out for walks. He looks after his health, exercises; he takes medication for hypertension, but again needs dental care. Viktor…

Crimea

Case went to court

The Case of Byche and Others in Vladivostok

The case goes to the Frunzenskiy District Court of Vladivostok. Judge — Oksana Krasko.

Primorye Territory

Prosecutor requested punishment

The Case of Ushakova in Vyselki

The investigator requests a 2-year suspended sentence.

Krasnodar Territory

Life in prison

The Case of Vlasov in Prokopyevsk

Andrey Vlasov remains bedbound due to his chronic illness. He has problems with his blood pressure which can be controlled to some extent by medication. He also needs dental care. Out of respect for Andrey, the administration staff and other prisoners try not to use obscene language when talking to…

Kemerovo Region

Detention center

Case of Dmitriyev and Sergeechev in Adygeysk

Yuriy and Aleksey are kept in different cells with 3-4 other prisoners. The conditions are satisfactory; the necessary things are provided by relatives. Since the believers did not admit their guilt, the investigator banned them from receiving letters, visits and phone calls. It also now known that…

Adygea

Court of Appeal

The Case of Kabanov in Zelenogorsk

By decision of the Krasnoyarsk Regional Court, the sentence enters into force — 2 years suspended for holding meetings for worship of Jehovah's Witnesses. In his appeal, the lawyer stated that he considered the prosecution of Kabanov to be persecution for his faith, since "any mention of the phrase…

Krasnoyarsk Territory

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Maletskov and Chaplykina in Novosibirsk

Valeriy Maletskov is in penal colony No. 3 for the Novosibirsk Region.

Novosibirsk Region

Detention center

Case of Murtuzov and Others in Moscow

Liliana has received over 500 letters of support and tries to respond to everyone. Her eyesight is deteriorating, she is awaiting an examination by an ophthalmologist. Liliana was recently prescribed and given several injections for back pain. The therapist of the pretrial detention center also put…

Moscow

Transfer of a prisoner

The Second Case of Terebilov in Kostroma

Dmitriy Terebilov is in penal colony No. 1 for the Kostroma Region.

Kostroma Region

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The case of Kamshilova in Kurgan

About 30 people come to the hearing. Irina Kamshilova expresses her opinion of the charge before the court. She does not admit guilt and says: "All my actions were completely peaceful. The prosecution does not claim that I incited violence or religious hatred or enmity... I had every right to meet…

Kurgan Region

Life in prison

The Case of Semenov in Cherkessk

Yevgeniy Semenov is in penal colony No. 29 for the Perm Territory.

Karachay-Cherkessia

Life in prison

The Case of Gobozev and Potapov in Votkinsk

Sergey Gobozev, is now in penal colony No. 5 for the Kirov Region.

Udmurtia

Retrial (court of first instance)

The Case of Kukavitsa in Birobidzhan

Vladlena Kukavitsa's case is submitted to the Birobidzhan District Court for consideration by Judge Olga Klyuchikova.

Jewish Autonomous Area

Case initiated

The Case of Suslov in Shadrinsk

Senior investigator S. V. Grachev opened a criminal case against Igor Suslov on suspicion of participation in the activities of an extremist organization (part 2 of article 282.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).

Kurgan Region

Life in prison

The Case of Yeritsyan and Others in Novocherkassk

Garegin Khachaturyan has already been held in a punishment cell facility for five months, which worries his family. Four more prisoners are in the cell with him. The wake up call is at 5 a.m.; bunks are put up until the evening, since it is forbidden to rest on them during the day. The prisoners can…

Rostov Region

Detention center

The Case of Maletskov and Chaplykina in Novosibirsk

Valeriy misses his family and worries about his teenage son, as he cannot fully participate in his upbringing. Letters of support and regular visits from his wife, son and mother help him not to lose heart. Valeriy has established a well-organized routine in the cell. Everyone maintains cleanliness…

Novosibirsk Region

Case went to court

Case of Burik in Kerch

The case of Vitaliy Burik is submitted to the Kerch City Court (Crimea) for consideration by Judge Aleksandr Kovalev.

Crimea

Final statement

The Case of Fomin in Cherkessk

Referee: Sapar Baichorov. Cherkessk City Court of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic (24 Voroshilova Street, Cherkessk). Start: 16:00.

Karachay-Cherkessia

Life in prison

The Case of Votyakov and Stefanidin in Izhevsk

Yevgeniy Stefanidin ended up in an exemplary unit, which repeatedly received diplomas and awards. According to one prisoner, the believer very quickly settled in. The attitude towards Yevgeniy is good, as he is non-confrontational, does not use swear words and is a responsibly worker. The believer…

Udmurtia

Life in prison

The Case of Derendyaev and Others in Izhevsk

Aleksandr tries to look after his health by exercising regularly. The believer is respected among the prisoners who are kept in the same barracks with him. For his part, Aleksandr shows generosity by sharing products with others. He has the opportunity to call his relatives regularly by using the…

Udmurtia

Case went to court

Case of Ershov in Shadrinsk

Aleksey Volkov, Deputy Prosecutor of the Kurgan Region, informs Ilya Yershov that his criminal case has been transferred to the Shadrinskiy District Court.

Kurgan Region

Elderly

Case of Lebed in Moscow

Nadezhda Lebed is in hospital, in the cardiology department. Her condition is stable, there are no plans for surgery yet. Earlier, she went to the doctor complaining of chest pains; she was immediately hospitalized.

Moscow

House arrest

Case of Burik in Kerch

Vitaliy Burik, who is under house arrest, is taken to hospital with a high temperature. Despite the emergency admission, a representative of the Investigative Committee arrives at the hospital to hand him the indictment.

Crimea

Life in prison

The Case of Aliyev and Others in Birobidzhan

Alam Aliyev once again spent 14 days in a punishment cell for an unknown reason. There he does not have the opportunity to comply with the drinking regime prescribed by the doctors — tap water is not suitable for drinking, and boiled water is given out on schedule. The believer began suffering from…

Jewish Autonomous Area

Life in prison

The Case of Aliyev and Others in Birobidzhan

Sergey Shulyarenko has the opportunity to use the shower, wash his clothes and visit the store located in the colony. Despite chronic health problems, the believer feels satisfactory.

Jewish Autonomous Area

Art. 282.2 (2)

The Case of Gaydyshev in Shadrinsk

Investigator Grachev hands Gaydyshev a decision to prosecute him as an accused.

Kurgan Region

Detention center

The Case of Velikov in Moscow

The wife of Viktor Velikov was able to visit him for the first time in two months. All this time, she was not given permission to visit. Viktor has health problems (high blood pressure and chronic skin disease), but it is not always easy to get medical help in a timely manner.

Moscow

Detention center

The Case of Khamatshin in Chelyabinsk

Maksim Khamatshin is kept in a small double cell. His cellmate is a 19-year-old boy from an orphanage, whom he helps to adapt: he shares food, teaches him to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. The cell to which Maksim was transferred was covered in cobwebs and soil was scattered on the floor when he…

Chelyabinsk Region

Detention center

The Case of Shurygin in Chelyabinsk

Andrey Shurygin is in a recently renovated cell along with a 19-year-old. They have the opportunity to go for walks every other day. Andrey's health is fine; he has a Bible and receives a lot of letters. Staff at the detention center and the other prisoners treat the believer with respect.

Chelyabinsk Region

Life in prison

The Case of Moiseyev and Others in Gukovo

In Colony No. 3 for the Ulyanovsk Region, the situation with receiving letters is deteriorating: they are not given to Vladimir Popov, Aleksey Goreliy, Oleg Shidlovskiy, Yevgeniy Razumov, Nikita Moiseyev. The prisoners continue working. Vladimir experiences pain in his joints and back. Aleksey also…

Rostov Region

First Instance Sentence

Case of Muravyov in Saint Petersburg

Judge Dmitriy Sivenkov finds Muravyov guilty and imposes a fine of 600,000 rubles on him. He is released from the detention center.

St. Petersburg

Life in prison

The Case of Aliyev and Others in Birobidzhan

Valeriy Kriger feels fine and draws strength from his faith. He looks after his health: he exercises and tries to eat healthily. Recently, the believer had an extended visit from his wife.

Jewish Autonomous Area

Detention center

The case of Lukin in Moscow

Andrey Lukin is in a cell with two other prisoners. None of the cellmates smoke inside or swear. There is hot water and drinking water in the cell. The necessary medicines are given to the believer. Relations with cellmates and staff of the detention center are friendly. Andrey is grateful for the…

Moscow

Detention center

The Second Case of Postnikov in Birobidzhan

Oleg Postnikov has been transferred from the medical unit, where he spent more than a month, to the general building. He is kept alone in a double cell. The believer feels fine, continues to exercise, receives letters of support and responds to them. He has a Bible. Parcels with food and medicines…

Jewish Autonomous Area

Life in prison

The Case of Tokhtaev in Poronaysk

Daler Tokhtaev is in penal colony No. 1 for the Sakhalin Region.

Sakhalin Region

Life in prison

Case of Chaykovsky and others in Moscow

Vardan Zakaryan is working in the penal colony. His 30 years experience as a tailor proved useful — the believer works in the sewing workshop and teaches other prisoners sewing skills. He is respected by the other prisoners and those in charge. Vardan is especially encouraged by reading the Bible.…

Moscow

Court of Appeal

The Case of Kukavitsa in Birobidzhan

The Court of the Jewish Autonomous Region reverses the decision of the court of first instance and sends the case for a new trial to the Birobidzhanskiy District Court. The believer noted in her appeal: "All of my actions were completely peaceful and respectful. The prosecution did not even charge…

Jewish Autonomous Area

Final statement

The Case of Lyudmila Zinina in Vyselki

"I would be ashamed to stand before the court for a real crime. However, I did not do what I am charged with." Lyudmila Zinina makes her final statement.

Krasnodar Territory

Life in prison

The Case of Maletskov and Chaplykina in Novosibirsk

Marina Chaplykina is getting used to the routine in the penal colony. Adapting to the new conditions was not easy for her, especially in the first weeks. The believer lives in a unit of about 90 people. Living conditions are generally satisfactory, although it is cold in her section. She helps to…

Novosibirsk Region

Court of Appeal

The Case of Zhigalov and Kudinov in Sevastopol

Viktor Kudinov and Sergey Zhigalov will remain behind bars — this is the decision made by the Sevastopol City Court. About 70 people who came to support the convicted persons are present in the courtroom; a similar number are outside the courthouse. According to the lawyer, the men were convicted…

Crimea

Detention center

The Case of Redozubov and Others in Vladivostok

Igor Lonchakov is being held in the medical unit of the Vladivostok pretrial detention center due to an illness that is difficult to treat in prison. Additional permission is needed to obtain the necessary medicines, and this could take months. Medicines supplied by his relatives only last for 25…

Primorye Territory

Court of Appeal

The Case of Khamatshin in Chelyabinsk

The court of appeal withdraws the case of Maksim Khamatshin from consideration, as it turns out that the court of first instance did not provide the believer with the opportunity to familiarize himself with the audio recording of the court session. The consideration will resume when the Sovetskiy…

Chelyabinsk Region

Forced labor

The Case of Olopova in Tolyatti

Sona Olopova works in ice cream production. She has to leave for work at 7:00 a.m., and returns around 8:00 p.m. From the start of her sentence, she gained a good reputation. For her exemplary behavior, she has already received rewards and positive character references from employers, where she is…

Samara Region

Court of Appeal

The Case of Rumyantsev and Others in Moscow

The Moscow City Court rejects the appeals of Aleksandr Rumyantsev, Sean Pike and Eduard Sviridov. The court decision made 1.5 years ago, sentencing the believers to 7.5, 7 and 6.5 years imprisonment respectively, enters into force. The defense draws attention to numerous violations committed by the…

Moscow

Detention center

The Case of Redozubov and Others in Vladivostok

Yuriy Redozubov tries to support other prisoners. Being attentive to others helps him not to lose heart. The believer is worried about his wife — she has a disability, she lives in a detached house and needs help, including preparing firewood and caring for her bedridden mother.

Primorye Territory

Life in prison

The Case of Parfenovich and Gerashchenko in Krasnogvardeyskoye

Sergey Parfenovich is respected by both cellmates and prison staff for adhering to his beliefs and friendly attitude to everyone. Once a month he can order groceries from the store in the penal colony. Due to a change in rations, Sergey has lost weight, and recently he has been suffering from…

Crimea

Life in prison

The Case of Olshevskiy and Others in Blagoveshchensk

Adam Svarichevskiy is in a CTF and presumably will remain there until the end of September. Adam still has unstable blood pressure and also needs dental care. Despite such circumstances, the believer tries not to lose his sense of humor. He sees his imprisonment as an opportunity to remain faithful…

Amur Region

Life in prison

Case of Ermolaev and Others in Chita

Igor Mamalimov continues to receive treatment, but an exact diagnosis has not yet been made. The medical staff tries to maintain his blood pressure within normal limits. The believer is kept in a unit with 60 people, who respect him. Several times, when the prisoners could not watch TV or listen to…

Trans-Baikal Territory

Life in prison

The Case of Korolev and Others in Akhtubinsk

Sergey Kosyanenko was rewarded for his hard work the sewing workshop. At the request of the administration, Sergey painted a design on one of the walls of the penal colony. In his spare time, he paints for other prisoners. The premises where Sergey is kept is warm, has a refrigerator and a TV. Since…

Astrakhan Region

Detention center

The case of Odintsov in Snezhnogorsk

Anatoliy Odintsov is being held in a cell in the pretrial detention center along with five other prisoners. He remains cheerful, also due to the significant support provided by letters. He also has a Synodal Bible from the institution's library.

Murmansk Region

Life in prison

Case of Dubovenko and Litvinyuk in Armyansk

Aleksandr Dubovenko was placed in a punishment cell for 15 days. However, he does not lose his cheerful disposition. He often speaks to his wife over the phone. Dubovenko has a Bible; letters are passed on to him, but only 1-2 a week. He also receives parcels and packages. Aleksandr works in the…

Crimea

Life in prison

The Case of Malevaniy and Others in Spassk-Dalniy

Olga Panyuta, 63, needs to see a doctor. She has been diagnosed with arthritis and has pinched nerves, which makes it impossible to stand up or bend over on some days. Recently Olga suffered from acute kidney infection twice. During the second infection, she could hardly move due to the severe pain.…

Primorye Territory

Case initiated

The case of Lukin in Moscow

The materials for Andrey Lukin are made into separate proceedings. Now his case is being considered separately from the case of Viktor Velikov.

Moscow

Life in prison

The Case of Martynov and Others in Irkutsk

In early May, Denis Sarazhakov was put in a punishment cell for 10 days, the exact reasons for this are unknown. Recently, he was assigned to work and started working in the carpentry shop as a woodcarver. On weekends, he sometimes plays football with other prisoners, goes to the gym and reads books…

Irkutsk Region

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Ursu in Dzhankoy

Viktor Ursu highlighted that mentioning God's name does not mean belonging to a liquidated legal entity. He gives the example of a town park: "If complaints arose about the state of the park and it was closed for reconstruction, would anyone think of blaming people who go somewhere else to rest?"

Crimea

The Case of Velikov in Moscow

The materials for Andrey Lukin are made into separate proceedings. Now his case is being considered separately from the case of Viktor Velikov.

Moscow

Court of Appeal

The Case of Kocherova and Ovchinnikova in Knyaze-Volkonskoye

A panel of judges of the Khabarovsk Territory Court has upheld the verdict against the believers — a 5.5-year suspended sentence. This decision follows a second review of the case. Once again, Prosecutor Grigorenko requested a harsher punishment — 6 years in a penal colony. According to him, "the…

Khabarovsk Territory

Life in prison

The Case of Mareyev and Others in Moscow

Tolokonnikov has a Bible. He receives only paper letters, emails are not passed on to him. Sergey has been imprisoned for over 3.5 years already, and this has noticeably affected his health. He has lost more than 20 kilograms, skin problems have appeared, his vision has deteriorated, and having no…

Moscow

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The case of Tatiana Pasynkova in Mednogorsk

This is the third time that the judge in Tatyana's case has been changed. Nariman Abdokov recuses himself at the motion of the prosecutor, who pointed out that he is simultaneously considering a similar case against Yulia Pasynkova, Tatyana's daughter-in-law.

Karachay-Cherkessia

Detention center

Case of Murtuzov and Others in Moscow

The court extends for all accused persons the terms of house arrest and pretrial detention until August 4, 2025. Liliana Korol suffers from neck pain. Letters of support practically do not reach her or are delayed by 1-2 months. Despite the difficulties, Liliana tries not to lose her sense of humor.…

Moscow

Interrogation

Case of Prityko in Birobidzhan

Igor Prityko's wife, Natalya, is summoned for interrogation.

Jewish Autonomous Area

Life in prison

The Case of Safronova in Astrakhan

Anna Safronova's condition has improved overall. However, she still finds it difficult to climb to the upper bunk due to knee pain and dizziness. Although it is still not easy for her emotionally, she tries not to lose heart.

Astrakhan Region

Detention center

The Case of Pushkov and Others in Tomsk

The court sends Novopashin, Pichugin, Plekhanov and Djachi to a pretrial detention center. The day before, the believers were charged with extremism.

Tomsk Region

Life in prison

The Case of Votyakov and Stefanidin in Izhevsk

Aleksandr Votyakov is serving his sentence in a unit where most of the prisoners, including him, are working in the sewing workshop. The believer gets up at 06:00, after which he works. Bath day is held twice a week, but there is very little time to wash yourself. There is a shortage of drinking…

Udmurtia

Case went to court

The case of Kamshilova in Kurgan

Irina Kamshilova's case is submitted to the Kurgan City Court for consideration by Judge Denis Cherkasov.

Kurgan Region

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Sazonov in Uray

Witnesses for the defense, who have known Andrey Sazonov for many years, are being interrogated. They describe him positively: they note his conscientiousness, intelligence, absence of bad habits and good relations with others. One of them says: "Andrey is a devoted, loyal and kind person who will…

Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area

Life in prison

The Case of Votyakov and Stefanidin in Izhevsk

Yevgeniy is in a unit for 70 prisoners, the barracks are divided into compartments with a capacity of up to 20 people. The prisoners have a refrigerator, shower, and a TV in the communal area. No one smokes in the barracks; phone calls to relatives are allowed. Parcels have not yet been passed on to…

Udmurtia

Interrogation

Case of Prityko in Birobidzhan

Igor Prityko is being interrogated as a suspect. The interrogation of the believer is conducted by Captain of Justice, Denis Yemelyanenko, senior investigator of the Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Khabarovsk Territory and the Jewish…

Jewish Autonomous Area

Court of Appeal

The Case of Dolinina in Dormidontovka

The Khabarovsk Territory Court upholds the verdict against Liliya Dolinina — 4.5 years suspended sentence — for personal correspondence with an acquaintance on everyday and religious topics. The lawyer insisted that she was only exercising her right to freedom of religion and asked the court to…

Khabarovsk Territory

Detention center

The Case of Fedorov in Petrozavodsk

The believer has been in the detention center for almost a year. For the first 7 months he was alone in the cell, then another prisoner was placed with him. Sergey is grateful for the letters of support from his wife and friends, which he regularly receives. During his detention, Fedorov lost a lot…

Karelia

Case went to court

The case of Gaytur in Kurgan

The case goes to the Kurgan City Court. It will be considered by Judge Andrey Petrov.

Kurgan Region

Final statement

The Case of Protasov in Novocheboksarsk

Aleksandr's friends, about 50 of them, come to the courthouse; 11 are allowed into the hall. The believer gives his final statement. He says: "I would like all the false charges against me to be dropped. All the prosecution could prove — I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses."

Chuvashia

Case initiated

The Case of Pushkov and Others in Tomsk

Vyacheslav Lebedev, investigator of the Investigative Committee, initiates criminal cases against Anton Novopashin, Yuriy Pichugin, Andrey Plekhanov and Gonhi Djachi.

Tomsk Region

Release from pretrial detention

The Case of Shiyan and Matveeva in Lesosibirsk

The Lesosibirsk City Court changes the preventive measure against Andrey Shiyan to a recognizance agreement due to his severe diabetes — a disease preventing detention. His life depends on regular medication and he needs constant medical observation. Thanks to the court's decision, he will be able…

Krasnoyarsk Territory

House arrest

Case of Murtuzov and Others in Moscow

Tatyana Levitskaya is placed under house arrest.

Moscow

Case initiated

Case of Prityko in Birobidzhan

A criminal case is initiated against Igor Prityko. It is the 23rd case against Jehovah's Witnesses in this region.

Jewish Autonomous Area

Prosecutor requested punishment

The Case of Protasov in Novocheboksarsk

The prosecutor requests a 6-year suspended sentence for the believer.

Chuvashia

Court of Appeal

The Second Case of Terebilov in Kostroma

The Kostroma Regional Court reduces the term given to Terebilov by 2 months — the believer will have to serve about 5 years in a penal colony. The verdict enters into force. In his appeal, the lawyer emphasizes, that his client cannot be charged of participating in the activity of any organization,…

Kostroma Region

In the courtroom

The case of Reshetnikov and Others in Gryazi

July 10. The defendants give their final statement.

Lipetsk Region