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October 30, 2026

Transfer of a prisoner

Case of Makhnev and Kuzin in Kaluga

Roman Makhnev is held in penal colony No. 6 for the Ryazan Region.

October 28, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Knyazev and Talipov in Izhevsk

Indus Talipov's health is continuing to deteriorate. He is periodically sent for medical examinations. The believer's son was able to send him a cane; now it is easier for him to walk. Indus considers the conditions in the penal colony tolerable. His fellow inmates treat him with respect. The…

October 27, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Olshevskiy and Others in Blagoveshchensk

Since September 2026, Anton Olshevskiy has been held under standard detention conditions. Before this, he spent 2 years and 5 months serving his sentence under strict detention conditions, and the preceding 6 months he spent in a cell-type facility, where the restrictions were even harsher. His…

October 25, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Andreyev and Others in Yaroslavskiy

Boris Andreyev is held in a barrack for retirees and persons with disabilities. The room is warm, and the prisoners have been issued winter clothing. The believer has a Bible. He rarely receives letters, and only in small quantities. After receiving treatment prescribed by a cardiologist, Boris…

October 25, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Fomin in Cherkessk

Vladimir and Anna Fominykh had a three-day extended visit. The believer speaks with his wife every day and with his parents once a week (including by videoconferencing). He receives letters rarely — about once every few months. Since Vladimir is a person with a disability, he is still exempt from…

October 24, 2026

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Barsukov and Yeliseyev in Slavgorod

Alik Yeliseev is held in penal colony No. 5 for the Altai Territory.

October 23, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Dmitriyev and Sergeechev in Adygeysk

Aleksey Dmitriyev is in the quarantine ward. One of his cellmates affectionately calls him Uncle Lyosha. The believer works as a welder for 11 hours a day without days off due to preparations for the heating season. He has a Bible. Phone calls to family are not allowed. Only letters that do not…

October 22, 2026

Transfer of a prisoner

The Shishkin Case in Prokopyevsk

Vasiliy Shishkin is held in penal colony No. 40 for the Kemerovo Region.

October 22, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Kopatskaya in Birobidzan

Yelena Kopatskaya testifies, systematically challenging the prosecution's arguments. She points out that the video recordings of meetings for worship contain neither the use of banned publications nor calls to continue the activity of liquidated legal entities. "The video showed that I, together…

October 22, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Yudin and Others in Vladivostok

The defense files a motion to disqualify Judge Galina Vasilkevich, citing possible personal interest in the outcome of the proceedings. Previously, she considered the case of Redozubov and others, in which two defendants were sentenced to 6.5 and 7 years' imprisonment. The court denies the motion.…

October 21, 2026

Detention center

The Case of Pilshchikov in Cheboksary

After the verdict was issued, the believer was held in pretrial detention center No. 2 in Tsivilsk. After being released from quarantine, he was transferred to a cold, damp cell located in the basement. The bedding is wet, there is mold on the walls, and laundry dries slowly. The cell is designed…

October 20, 2026

Court of Appeal

The Case of Mareyev and Others in Moscow

The Tambov Regional Court denied the defense's motion to request from the Tambov Regional Hospital the results of the biopsy performed on Marunov on September 11, 2026. The court granted the motion to attach to the materials of the case the RGPS Opinion, which, among other things, included…

October 20, 2026

Final statement

The Case of Paysov in Zvenigorod

Aleksandr Paysov delivers the final statement.

October 20, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Repin and Others in Ozersk

Three witnesses describe Igor Smolnikov as a polite and tactful person. None of them has ever heard extremist statements from him, or calls to break the law or sever family relationships. A client whose apartment Igor repaired says about him: "Calm, balanced, intelligent, well-mannered, he loves his…

October 19, 2026

Detention center

The Agafonov and Others Case in Votkinsk

After quarantine, Yuriy Basilayev is transferred to a cell already occupied by six inmates. Yuriy is the oldest among them. All of his cellmates smoke. The believer does not yet have a Bible. He receives letters of support, including from abroad. For Evelina Saltykova, being held in custody is not…

October 16, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Bagin and Others in Mayna

The court interrogates linguistics expert Ivan Kardash. He reports that in the three examined video recordings of meetings for worship, he did not find any statements suggesting the superiority of one group over another on religious grounds. Next, religious studies expert Radiy Ibragimov is…

October 15, 2026

Case initiated

Case of the couple Bondur and others in Vilyuchinsk

Acting Head of the Investigative Department of the Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Kurpas, notifies Aleksey Vishnyakov that a criminal case has been initiated against him on suspicion of organizing the activity of an extremist organization.…

October 15, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Anufriev and Others in Kstovo

About 30 people attend the hearing. The state prosecutor reports on the results of the inquiry into the injuries sustained by Viktor and Alyona Chernobayev during the search of their home. The investigator issues a ruling refusing to initiate a criminal case against the police officers who conducted…

October 14, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Moroz in Simferopol

Anna Moroz states that the charge against her "is unfounded and not supported by any evidence." She also disagrees with the conclusions of religious studies expert Olga Griva, believing that Griva exceeded her qualifications and offered assessments that fall within the exclusive competence of the…

October 13, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Albegova in Vladikavkaz

About 40 people come to support Sabina Albegova. Only 16 are admitted to the courtroom. The interrogation of FSB informant Chibayeva continues. She has difficulty explaining why, in the same protocol, she first says that she does not know Albegova, and later says that she does know her. She admits…

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