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April 9, 2026

Court of Appeal

The Case of Neverov and Others in Saransk

Aleksandr Makarov, judge at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Mordovia, upholds the sentence against Ivan Neverov and Mikhail Shevchuk. It took the panel of judges 25 minutes to reach this decision.

April 8, 2026

Transfer of a prisoner

Case of Gerasimov in Yalta

Artem Gerasimov is in penal colony No. 12 for the Rostov Region.

April 8, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Mironova in Chelyabinsk

The prosecutor reads out the charge. The judge denies the believer the right to announce her attitude towards him.

April 8, 2026

Detention center

The Case of Fedorov in Petrozavodsk

Fedorov is held in a block for those accused of grave crimes and violators of institution rules. His relations with other prisoners are respectful. Sergey is given only food from his parcels, the rest of the things are sent to the warehouse, from where it is difficult to get them. He receives…

April 8, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Maletskov and Chaplykina in Novosibirsk

Marina has a reputation as a peaceful person. She is treated kindly and with respect. She still works in the sewing workshop, where she is making overalls. Now overtime is rare, it allows Marina to rest and recuperate. In her free time, Marina embroiders and crochets and recently made a toy for her…

April 6, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Babayan in Samara

Samvel Babayan has been held in a punishment cell already for more than a month — his stay there has been repeatedly extended without explanation. There are two more prisoners in the cell with him. Samvel often declines going for walks, as he is freezing. The clothes that he was given upon arrival…

April 6, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Korolev and Others in Akhtubinsk

A court in Novomoskovsk (Tula Region) denies Rinat Kiramov parole. At the request of the believer, the meeting is held in his absence.

April 6, 2026

Prosecutor requested punishment

The case of Solovyov and Others in Ivanovo

During the closing arguments, the prosecutor of the Ivanovo Region requests 5 years imprisonment for Yuriy Dementev and Sergey Solovyev.

April 5, 2026

Forced labor

The Case of Golik and Others in Blagoveshchensk

Kristina Golik lives under good detention conditions: the rooms are warm and bright, they have recently been renovated. The fish factory, where she continues to work, provides workers with nutritious food. On weekends, Kristina's husband Dmitriy brings her groceries and prepared meals. Kristina…

April 3, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Redozubov and Others in Vladivostok

Yuriy receives letters of support, although they are coming less often. On the eve of her extended visit, Yuriy's wife broke her leg, so it did not take place. The believer notes that separation from loved ones is the strongest punishment for him, while everything else is easier to endure.

April 2, 2026

Suspended sentence

The Case of Kononenko and Others in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur

Sergey Babiy, judge of the Nikolaevsky-on-Amur City Court, rejects the motion of Nadezhda Korobochko to cancel the suspended sentence and remove the conviction. The believer served more than half of the established period of probation and filed a motion with the court. Nadezhda noted that she…

April 2, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Repin and Others in Ozersk

Witness Andrey Demyanov, who previously studied the Bible and attended meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses, is being questioned. He describes the defendants positively, noting that they have prosperous families, and he has never heard them call for violence or to violate the law. According to him,…

April 1, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Aliyev and Others in Birobidzhan

Valeriy has been in the penal colony for almost 3 years. "I'm fine here. Of course, there are problems, but here the environment is like this... You have to make extra efforts, sometimes it is hard. But in general, I feel very good," he said. His daily routine includes exercises, strength training,…

April 1, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Moiseyev and Others in Gukovo

Vladimir Popov received his long-awaited dental treatment. Recently he had an extended visit from his wife. The rooms designated for such meetings are clean, there are all amenities: a large shared kitchen, shower facilties, hot and cold water, several toilets. Smoking is prohibited everywhere.

April 1, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Tsikunov in Kaltan

Aleksandr needs to undergo a medical examination, consult a cardiologist and adjust his treatment, as his health has deteriorated: he suffers from severe dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath, and also needs the help of a dentist. Despite the difficulties, Aleksandr remains calm and friendly.…

March 31, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Derendyaev and Others in Izhevsk

Maksim continues to work as an electrician and is training his workmate. He has to work a lot, sometimes for 12 hours. Recently, he had pain in his spine. He underwent treatment and felt better; he is exercising. Maksim has earned a good reputation with the administration. At a recent regional…

March 31, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Rygaev and Pyzhov in Omsk

During the closing arguments, the lawyer states the absence of the event and elements of the crime, as well as the inadequacy of the evidence; notes the violations committed at the stage of pretrial investigation; emphasizes that the prosecution is substituting concepts, equating permissible…

March 31, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Tokhtaev in Poronaysk

Daler is experiencing severe toothache: two of his teeth are broken. There is no dentist in the medical unit of the penal colony, which is why the necessary treatment is not provided. Daler rarely receives letters — he is given only registered mail.

March 31, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Voronchikhin and Others in Simferopol

At the motion of the prosecutor, the court considers the issue of excluding some evidence from the case. Defendant Aleksandr Kopylets declares that he intends to use for his defense a number of religious publications of Jehovah's Witnesses and a disc with the film "Faithful in Trial. Jehovah's…

March 30, 2026

Art. 282.2 (1)

Case in Kingisepp

The charge against the believers has been changed: Sergey Ryabokon, Igor Zhmyrev, Andrey Morozov, Kirill Khabrik — under Article 282.2(1) of the RF CrC, the rest — under Article 282.2(2) of the RF CrC.

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