The Case of Privalova in Simferopol

Case History

In January 2026, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol initiated a case against Galina Privalova, a resident of Mirne village, on suspicion of financing the activity of an extremist organization. Ten days later, her home was searched. The believer was interrogated and signed a recognizance agreement. She was later added to the Rosfinmonitoring list. In April 2026, the case went to court.
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    Case initiated Art. 282.3 (1)

    Investigator of the Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol A. Rudoy opens a criminal case against a 59-year-old resident of the village of Mirnoye, Galina Privalova. She is suspected of financing extremist activities.

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    Search Interrogation
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    Hearing in a court of the first instance

    The first hearing in the case is taking place at the Simferopol District Court, presided over by Andrey Kulishov.

    After hearing the charges, the court asks Privalova whether she admits her guilt. The believer explains: "I am essentially accused of believing in God and remaining one of Jehovah's Witnesses."

    "I am a Christian," says Privalova, "so my views are directly opposite to hostility, hatred, and what is called extremism. The materials of the criminal case do not prove otherwise."

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