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November 28, 2025

Court of Appeal

The Case of Sirotkin in Tambov

At the next appeal hearing, an analysis of Larisa Astakhova's expertise, which was prepared by a religious scholar at the request of a lawyer, is read out. The court is also examining screenshots from social media in which Astakhova calls herself a "cult killer" and is reviewing a recording of a…

November 27, 2025

Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service

The Case of Gobozev and Potapov in Votkinsk

During a planned hospitalization in Correctional Colony No. 12, Sergey Gobozev's condition deteriorates sharply. The believer is prescribed IVs, antibiotics and insulin, allowed bed rest and provided with an oxygen concentrator. Additional diagnostics are planned in another city.

November 27, 2025

Court of Cassation

The Case of Mareyev and Others in Moscow

The panel of judges of the Second Court of Cassation, chaired by Igor Paukov, leaves the verdict of the lower court and the appeal ruling of the Moscow City Court against Anatoly Marunov, Roman Mareev and Sergey Tolokonnikov unchanged. The court refuses to attach medical documentation confirming…

November 27, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Polosenko and Others in Samara

The court refuses to replace the remaining term of punishment with a fine for Denis Kuzyanin.

November 27, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Rumyantsev and Others in Moscow

In the barracks where Aleksandr Rumyantsev is kept, there are only 68 people. Aleksandr is respected by other prisoners and the administration. He has a Bible. In February 2026, the believer plans to train as a packer of cardboard boxes.

November 26, 2025

Final statement

The Case of Pankova in Moscow

Mariya Pankova gives her final statement on the day of the verdict.

November 26, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Second Case of Postnikov in Birobidzhan

The prosecution announces the case materials, after which it petitions for closed hearings when considering examinations and disks. The defense objects, recalling that the verdict has not yet been passed and the issue of extremism in the case file has not been resolved, therefore, in its opinion,…

November 25, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The case of Ushakov and Others in Vyselki

The defense files 16 motions to exclude material evidence seized during the searches: phones, memory cards, routers, bank cards, laptops and computers. The lawyer notes that the investigator did not find any significant information on many of these devices, but still recognized them as material…

November 24, 2025

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Saparov in Maykop

Nikolay Saparov is in penal colony No. 5 for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.

November 24, 2025

Retrial (court of first instance)

The Case of Kukavitsa in Birobidzhan

Vladlena again emphasizes that Suvorova is an embedded agent. She gives several examples from the case materials, where the woman herself asks the defendant to meet more often. In one case, Suvorova, after the end of the video call, ridicules their conversation. Vladlena draws the court's attention…

November 23, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Votyakov and Stefanidin in Izhevsk

Yevgeniy Stefanidin returned to the penal colony after an examination in a hospital in Solikamsk, which the medical-labor commission required to confirm his disability. Nutritious food and rest have benefited him — despite his serious illness, the believer remains optimistic.

November 22, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Derendyaev and Others in Izhevsk

Maksim Derendyaev is being held together with 52 prisoners in a barrack with heating. He is a qualified electrician and recently got appropriate work in the penal colony. The first month turned out to be especially difficult: a new team, stress and autumn blues built up. Recently, the believer…

November 21, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Minsafin in Kurgan

The court refuses to listen to fragments of meetings for worship presented by the defense.

November 20, 2025

Interrogation

The Case of Chebrak in Birobidzhan

Dmitriy Yankin interrogates Olga Chebrak as a suspect. The believer uses Article 51 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

November 20, 2025

Retrial (court of first instance)

The Case of Kuzhelkov and Prokhorov in Kirsanov

It is now known, that the trial of Nikolai Prokhorov, 61, will be conducted by a different judge, Yuriy Makashov, since Yelena Shubakina, who sentenced Kuzhelkov, recused herself.

November 20, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Shurygin in Chelyabinsk

After quarantine, Andrey Shurygin is employed as an electrician of the detachment. He hopes to get a long visit with his family soon.

November 20, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Starikov and Others in Konakovo

After quarantine, Oleg Katamov was assigned to a detachment for 100 people. The believer established friendly relations with other prisoners. As a sign of respect, they gave him a place on the lower bunk of the bed, and later a bed near the radiator and next to the window. There is no hot water in…

November 20, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Zhigalov and Kudinov in Sevastopol

During a routine medical examination, the doctor discovers a darkening in Viktor Kudinov's left lung. He needs further medical examination and treatment. The believer had a 3-day visit from his wife. He receives letters of support.

November 19, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Makhnev and Kuzin in Kaluga

During the interrogation, Svetlana Kuzina says about her husband, Dmitry: "He is a very kind, sympathetic person, honest and deeply decent." The woman also notes that believers, on their own initiative, helped the authorities in cleaning the city by participating in subbotniks. The defense is…

November 19, 2025

Prosecutor requested punishment

The Case of Gadrshina in Vyselki

Yelena Gadrshina makes her final statement. At the same session, the judge announces his decision.

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