Life in prison

Found: 138

Khachaturyan Garegin
ИК № 8 по Астраханской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until January 2028)
Other
Garegin is still in a chamber-type room. He suffers from high blood pressure and a number of diseases that are difficult to cope with in the current conditions. Not all incoming correspondence is given to him, but the believer is supported by reading the Bible. In May, a short date with his wife is planned.
Punishment cell
Garegin Khachaturyan is in the punishment cell for the second time since his arrival at the colony. The first time he spent two days there. Now the believer is placed in an isolation ward for seven days, allegedly for "storing tea and sugar in the bedside table."
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Martynov Nikolay
ИК № 1 по Республике Бурятия
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Other
Nikolay Martynov was transferred to another detachment for the duration of the repair, where there is a refrigerator and a place for washing clothes. On the part of his cellmates and the administration of the colony, the attitude towards the believer is respectful, they even call him "God's man". The Bible was returned to him. There are no failures in the delivery of letters.
Transfer of a prisoner
Nikolay Martynov and Denis Sarazhakov are in correctional colony No. 1 in the Republic of Buryatia. Yaroslav Kalin is in penal colony No. 31 in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Igor Popov is in penal colony No. 5 in the Altai Territory. Aleksey Solnechny is in penal colony No. 13 in the Sverdlovsk region. Andrey Tolmachev is in penal colony No. 14 in the Irkutsk region.
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Parfenovich Sergey
ИК № 8 по Астраханской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until August 2029)
Other
Sergey is in a PKT (cell-type room) - the colony administration found him a malicious violator on far-fetched grounds. Another prisoner is being held in the cell with Parfenovich. Recently, the heating was turned off in the room, it became cool. Sergey has a Bible, but it is very dilapidated. He receives letters of support, but he is worried that since his admission to the colony, he has not had any short or long visits with his wife.
Punishment cell
Sergey Parfenovich is placed in a punishment cell for allegedly "closing the surveillance camera," although, according to one eyewitness, the believer did not do this. In this regard, a meeting with his wife scheduled for March was disrupted.
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Gromov Sergey
ИК № 8 по Республике Татарстан
Sentence: 6 years and 1 month
(until April 2027)
Other
Sergey Gromov works in a sewing workshop and plays in the music club of the colony. He has good relations with other prisoners and the administration, he is called "Uncle Seryozha". Recently, he had a long meeting with his wife and daughter, which was a great support for the believer.
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Safronova Anna
ИК № 7 по Ставропольскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until August 2027)
Punishment cell
Anna Safronova is leaving the punishment cell, where she has been since March 27.
Punishment cell
Anna spent about two weeks in the punishment cell.
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Diarov Rustam
ИК № 8 по Республике Татарстан
Sentence: 8 years
(until July 2027)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Rustam Diarov receives some medical care due to chronic illnesses. Medications are only partially passed. The believer maintains neutral relations with other prisoners and avoids conflicts. He has a Bible for personal reading, letters of support are received. Visits with his wife are regularly allowed.
Punishment cell
Evgeniy Ivanov's emotional state is good, despite the fact that he is again placed in the punishment cell. He spends 15 days in jail for violating his dress code (he worked in the boiler room in a simple knitted hat). Friends sent Yevgeniy a copy of the Bible, but the colony staff did not let him through. Rustam Diarov works in a sewing workshop. Food in the colony is scarce, vitamins are not allowed into the colony. He also suffers from dizziness and chronic illness.
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Sakada Vladimir
ИК № 5 по Калужской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until October 2026)
Other
Vladimir Sakada is being held in a barracks for 60 people. He assesses living conditions as normal, he tries to maintain cleanliness on an equal basis with others. Every day he walks in the fresh air and does exercises on the parallel bars and on the crossbar near the barracks. Vladimir has a Bible in the Synodal translation. Recently, he had a long meeting with his wife. Letters are still issued in small quantities.
Letters
May 30. Vladimir Sakada is being held in a barracks for 80 people. He can visit the bathhouse and wash his clothes. The believer's relations with the administration and other prisoners are conflict-free. The food is good. Vladimir has a Bible from the colony's library. He is also given about 10 letters a month, and the believer is grateful for his support and encouragement. All this helps him not to lose heart.
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Bukin Vladimir
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 4 months
(until June 2029)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Vladimir Bukin is waiting for his turn for dental treatment in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. He has no complaints about the conditions of detention and food. Relations with the administration of the colony and other prisoners are non-confrontational. Recently, Vladimir had a date with his wife, which encouraged him a lot. In addition, the believer receives many letters and tries to respond to everyone who expresses their support to him in this way.
Other
Vladimir Bukin, Sergey Yuferov, Valery Slashchev and Mikhail Burkov generally feel fine, although Valeriy's eyesight is deteriorating. The conditions of detention are acceptable. For a while, there was a problem with receiving letters, but the administration of the colony solved it, and now men can feel the support of friends. Relations with other prisoners are still normal. Vladimir is trained as a locksmith. Valeriy is involved in the preparation of musical numbers for the open day in the penal colony.
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Kalin Yaroslav
ИК № 31 по Красноярскому краю
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
After a long stay in the pre-trial detention center, Yaroslav Kalin is gradually adapting to the new conditions in the colony. Recently he saw his wife. The problem with receiving letters has not yet been resolved. Yaroslav's physical health requires attention. He has vision problems, but there is no ophthalmologist in the colony. Also, the believer needs qualified assistance from an orthopedic dentist.
Other
Yaroslav Kalin works in the colony as an electrician. The Bible he had brought with him was returned to him. The believer notes difficulties with receiving and sending correspondence: not all letters arrive.
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Filatov Aleksadr
ИК № 31 по Красноярскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until July 2026)
Other
Aleksandr is grateful to the colony administration for the opportunity to communicate with his family through the Zona-Telecom service. The wife regularly gives the necessary medications. Aleksandr is the only electrician in the entire colony, so he is busy with work and gets very tired. Despite his conscientious attitude to work, he is not given incentives.
Letters
During his stay in the colony, Aleksandr Filatov has earned a reputation as a conscientious worker, he is treated with respect. There are about 80 people in his squad. The believer tries not to lose courage. He takes care of his health and keeps in shape by exercising on the horizontal bar. Aleksandr appreciates the support of friends and caring people. For about two months, there were interruptions in letters, but now the situation has returned to normal.
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Sannikov Konstantin
ИК № 8 по Республике Татарстан
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until September 2025)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Konstantin Sannikov still needs dental treatment, but the administration of the correctional institution does not give permission to visit a doctor. Konstantin also began to hear worse after a recent illness.
Other
Konstantin was transferred to the sewing workshop. According to him, he is very tired at work, but regular reading of the Bible and letters from friends give him strength. A believer needs dental care.
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Gorbunov Anatoliy
ИК № 31 по Красноярскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until November 2027)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Gorbunov's physical condition leaves much to be desired: he suffers from severe dermatitis and varicose veins, has hearing problems, and also needs the help of a competent orthopedic dentist.
Elderly
Anatoliy is kept in a small room, where 26 other people are accommodated with him. The conditions of detention are satisfactory, but due to the lack of hot water, they have to wash cold, so prisoners often get sick. The elderly believer is respected by his cellmates for his worldly wisdom. Anatoly receives many letters of support, sometimes up to 60 per day. He has the opportunity to read literature, and follow the news.
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Moiseyev Nikita
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until May 2026)
Letters
The conditions of detention of Nikita Moiseev are normal: he has a warm bed; They are fed in the colony regularly. Nikita works. He strengthens his physical health with the help of exercises. Moiseyev is respected by other prisoners. He is also in good standing with the administration of the colony. Nikita is regularly visited by relatives and friends, which gives him a lot of joy. He receives few letters - 3-4 per month.
Letters
Moiseev, Gorely, Shidlovsky, Razumov and Popov continue to work in the sewing workshop. Vladimir now works as an adjuster of sewing equipment. Aleksey also helps in the library. Living conditions in the colony where believers are held are satisfactory. They have good relations with the administration and other prisoners. Oleg Shidlovskiy continues to experience health problems - he has already lost sight in one eye. Vladimir Popov needs the help of a dentist.
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Dyadkin Aleksey
ИК № 2 по Липецкой области
Sentence: 7 years
(until June 2026)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
The administration of the colony allows Aleksey Dyadkin a long meeting with his wife. The believer is held in a barrack along with 25 prisoners. He began to receive letters more often, including from other countries. The administration and prisoners treat Aleksey well, as he is a conscientious worker.
Other
Alexei Dyadkin was transferred to a new unit. About 20 other people are kept there with him, with whom the believer works in the same brigade. On the eve of the translation, the believer had a long meeting with his wife, which coincided with their wedding anniversary. On the last day of the visit, the couple received an unexpected gift - the prisoners handed them a large bouquet of flowers with words of congratulations.
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Tolokonnikov Sergey
ИК № 4 по Владимирской области
Sentence: 5 years and 2 months
(until June 2025)
Other
The Petushinsky District Court of Vladimirskaya leaves without consideration the lawsuit filed by IK-2 Pokrov on the establishment of administrative supervision over Sergey Tolokonnikov for 8 years after his release. Currently, the believer is serving his sentence in IK-4 in the Vladimir region.
Letters
Sergey had another short meeting with his wife. For more than a month, the believer has not received a letter.
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Ashikhmin Sergey
ИК № 4 по Нижегородской области
Sentence: 3 years
(until March 2027)
Letters
In colony No. 4 in the Nizhny Novgorod region, Sergey Ashikhmin is kept in a barrack for 60 people and works in the sewing industry. He is the only non-smoker and, in order not to breathe cigarette smoke, tries to spend more time at the workplace. The believer has good relations with the administration and cellmates. Although the Bible has not yet been given to Sergey, he remains in a positive mood. The believer has not yet received letters. Recently, he had a long date with his wife.
Transfer of a prisoner
Sergey Ashikhmin is in penal colony No. 4 in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
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Marunov Anatoliy
ИК № 3 по Тамбовской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until July 2028)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Anatoly Marunov underwent a course of IVs, thanks to which he feels better. However, he is still very weak, it is difficult for him to stand and sit. An additional medical examination is pending.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Anatoly Marunov's health is deteriorating rapidly - he has had a high fever since Thursday. According to him, on Friday it was above 39 degrees, it was difficult for him to breathe. On Saturday, the believer was visited by a paramedic, and later an ambulance was called, but Marunov was not hospitalized and his condition did not improve. According to recent reports, the man is unable to get up, and other prisoners carried him on a stretcher for examination by the colony doctor. They also helped the believer inform his wife about what was happening: they brought him to the phone and held him while he told her about his condition.
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Shatalov Sergey
ИК № 14 по Архангельской области
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until October 2027)
Other
Sergey Shatalov has a Bible. He also receives informative popular science magazines in the mail. Sergey maintains respectful relations with the administration and prisoners.
Other
Sergey works in a workshop and is kept in a barrack for 50-60 people. All rooms are very old, hot water is not supplied, there are no showers. Prisoners wash their faces with cold water from their own well. Twice a week, about 50 inmates are taken to a room with 3 showers. Sergey needs medications, which are periodically given to him. He lost a lot of weight. Reading and answering the letters he regularly receives helps him maintain a positive attitude. Recently, he had a long meeting with his wife.
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Zhukov Yevgeniy
ИК № 1 по Ярославской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until August 2026)
Other
Yevgeniy has been working in the bakery for two months now. Colony staff and prisoners praise him for his delicious bread. Recently, he passed the baker's exam, and also took part in the annual song contest among convicts "Kalina Krasnaya".
Other
Yevgeniy Zhukov changed his place of work. Instead of repair and construction work, he is now mastering a new business — baking bread. Relations with other prisoners are normal. The section where Yevgeniy is kept is clean and warm.
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Kiramov Rinat
ИК № 6 по Тульской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until December 2027)
Other
The administration repeatedly cancels Rinat's long visits with his wife, approved by the head of the colony. And every time at the last moment, when Galina already arrives at the colony. During another search, Rinat was deprived of his Bible for the fifth time - the only copy in the colony, previously kept in the church. The book was published in 1939 by pastor Bolesław Göce, has the stamp of the local library and is approved by the censor. The believer is determined to defend his right to read the Bible, even to the point of filing a complaint with the prosecutor's office. In response, law enforcement officers threaten him with worsening conditions of detention.
Other
Rinat Kiramov lives in a barrack where 63 people are kept. Overall, it has everything you need for life. At the moment, Rinat is performing the duties of a day worker. He again applied to become a welder. After the seizure, Rinat was never returned the Bible. The believer regularly receives letters of support from friends and family, which helps him maintain a good mood.
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Slashchev Valeriy
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 4 months
(until June 2029)
Other
Valeriy Slashchev, and 10 days later Sergey Yuferov, were transferred to a light regime of detention. Such a regime assumes, among other things, that the prisoner will have more opportunities to make phone calls, see relatives, and receive more parcels and parcels.
Other
The attitude towards Valery Slashchev on the part of other prisoners and the administration of the colony is normal. He receives letters from relatives and caring people. There is a club on the territory of the colony where prisoners can spend time. Valeriy is in charge of the music. Recently, a concert was held in the club, in the organization of which he took part.
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Yuferov Sergey
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until May 2029)
Other
Valeriy Slashchev, and 10 days later Sergey Yuferov, were transferred to a light regime of detention. Such a regime assumes, among other things, that the prisoner will have more opportunities to make phone calls, see relatives, and receive more parcels and parcels.
Other
Vladimir Bukin, Sergey Yuferov, Valery Slashchev and Mikhail Burkov generally feel fine, although Valeriy's eyesight is deteriorating. The conditions of detention are acceptable. For a while, there was a problem with receiving letters, but the administration of the colony solved it, and now men can feel the support of friends. Relations with other prisoners are still normal. Vladimir is trained as a locksmith. Valeriy is involved in the preparation of musical numbers for the open day in the penal colony.
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Danielyan Aram
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 7 years
(until December 2028)
Penalty
Danielyan, and a few days later Polosenko and Kuzyanin, were placed in a punishment cell. Aram was reprimanded for bringing a book to his workplace to pass the time — there are no orders at the sewing factory where he works.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
In the colony, where four believers are held, there are serious problems with medical care. Nikolay Vasilyev is not yet receiving the necessary treatment due to a chronic illness. The basic living needs of prisoners are met. They regularly receive parcels and letters, and there is an opportunity to buy food in the colony's store.
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Kuzyanin Denis
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 7 years
(until November 2028)
Penalty
Danielyan, and a few days later Polosenko and Kuzyanin, were placed in a punishment cell. Aram was reprimanded for bringing a book to his workplace to pass the time — there are no orders at the sewing factory where he works.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
In the colony, where four believers are held, there are serious problems with medical care. Nikolay Vasilyev is not yet receiving the necessary treatment due to a chronic illness. The basic living needs of prisoners are met. They regularly receive parcels and letters, and there is an opportunity to buy food in the colony's store.
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Polosenko Sergey
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 7 years
(until November 2028)
Penalty
Danielyan, and a few days later Polosenko and Kuzyanin, were placed in a punishment cell. Aram was reprimanded for bringing a book to his workplace to pass the time — there are no orders at the sewing factory where he works.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
In the colony, where four believers are held, there are serious problems with medical care. Nikolay Vasilyev is not yet receiving the necessary treatment due to a chronic illness. The basic living needs of prisoners are met. They regularly receive parcels and letters, and there is an opportunity to buy food in the colony's store.
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Komarov Vitaliy
ИК № 5 по Орловской области
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until October 2027)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Vitaly Komarov continues to work in the kitchen. He works seven days a week, so he does not have time to answer all letters from different regions and countries. The believer is grateful for them, as they help him maintain a positive attitude. Recently, Komarov had a long meeting with his wife. Relations with the administration and other prisoners are good. Vitaliy needs dental treatment.
Other
Vitaliy Komarov works in the kitchen of the colony. According to him, the work is hard, but time passes faster this way. He has a Bible from the colony's library. He also enjoys letters of support and regular parcels.
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Derendyaev Maksim
ИК № 1 по Чувашской Республике
Sentence: 3 years
(until September 2026)
Other
Maksim Derendyaev works as a cleaner 7 days a week, 16 hours a day. A believer has a Bible. He has not yet received letters of support.
Other
Maksim Derendyaev says that he received a letter from a prisoner he met while still in jail. He wrote that communication with Derendyaev restored his faith in people, and also noted that the example of the believer had a strong positive impact on him.
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Trofimov Aleksey
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 4 months
(until October 2028)
Elderly
In the colony where 65-year-old Aleksey Trofimov is kept, most of the prisoners are under the age of 30. The believer is one of the oldest prisoners and enjoys the respect of others. He has a Bible, receives 60-70 letters every month and can call his relatives.
Letters
October 21. Believers have been in IK-14 in the Khabarovsk Territory for a month now. They are kept in a four-story barracks. Recently, the heating was turned on in the colony, the prisoners were given winter clothes. Trofimov is the oldest prisoner in this colony, he is a pensioner. According to relatives of Trofimov and Malevanyi, a sense of humor helps believers maintain peaceful relations with other prisoners. The colony staff speak positively of them.
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Korotun Yevgeniy
ИК № 13 по Свердловской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until October 2026)
Other
There are 74 prisoners in Yevgeniy Korotun's detachment, many of them treat him with respect. He generously shares food and clothing. I am satisfied with my work related to the receipt, collection and shipment of packaging cardboard. In his spare time, he reads the Bible and books from the colony's library. She regularly receives parcels and letters. Yevgeniy often suffers from headaches and is taking medication for heart problems.
Other
The conditions of detention of Yevgeniy Korotun are normal. Relations between the colony staff and prisoners are even. His job has changed — now he is responsible for collecting paper, cardboard and plastic in the colony. Yevgeniy had several long visits with his wife and son. Not so long ago, his sister visited him. A believer has a Bible.
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Kutin Aleksandr
ИК № 3 по Республике Марий Эл
Sentence: 3 years
(until November 2026)
Letters
Aleksandr Kutin has respectful relations with prisoners and employees of the penal colony. His Bible was taken away for inspection by a priest, but has not yet been returned. The believer has already received several letters of support. Recently, he had a long date with his wife.
Transfer of a prisoner
Maksim Derendyaev is in correctional colony No. 1 in the Chuvas Republic. Aleksandr Kutin is in correctional colony No. 3 in the Republic of Mari El.
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Stashevskiy Viktor
Тюрьма № 2 по Владимирской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until July 2027)
Strict conditions of detention
Viktor finally received dental care, he was also given vitamins and a blood pressure monitor, he regularly receives the necessary medications. He visits the store once a month. He is not working yet, but he has applied for the vacancy of an assembler of electrical accessories. The believer regularly receives letters, and a long meeting with his wife is expected in May.
Other
Victor is kept alone in a double cell. He needs dental treatment. The prison administration and inmates treat him with respect. The believer is strengthened by regular letters of support and reading the Bible that he borrowed from the library.
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Egozaryan Igor
ИК № 5 по Удмуртской Республике
Sentence: 6 years
(until February 2026)
Other
After the transfer of Rogozin, Egozaryan and Peresunko to the colony in Sarapul, many personal belongings were taken from them, which were allowed to be used in the previous colony. At the same time, Denis Peresunko was given the necessary inhalers, and Valery Rogozin was given his blood pressure monitor. The food in this colony, according to believers, is more varied, and prisoners do not smoke in the barracks, only in specially designated places. Bibles were confiscated from believers. Igor Yegozaryan's copy was taken away despite the fact that it bears the seals of the penal colony and the Sarapul diocese.
Transfer of a prisoner
Igor Egozaryan, Valery Rogozin and Denis Peresunko are in penal colony No. 5 in the Udmurt Republic.
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Peresunko Denis
ИК № 5 по Удмуртской Республике
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until August 2026)
Other
After the transfer of Rogozin, Egozaryan and Peresunko to the colony in Sarapul, many personal belongings were taken from them, which were allowed to be used in the previous colony. At the same time, Denis Peresunko was given the necessary inhalers, and Valery Rogozin was given his blood pressure monitor. The food in this colony, according to believers, is more varied, and prisoners do not smoke in the barracks, only in specially designated places. Bibles were confiscated from believers. Igor Yegozaryan's copy was taken away despite the fact that it bears the seals of the penal colony and the Sarapul diocese.
Transfer of a prisoner
Igor Egozaryan, Valery Rogozin and Denis Peresunko are in penal colony No. 5 in the Udmurt Republic.
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Rogozin Valeriy
ИК № 5 по Удмуртской Республике
Sentence: 6 years and 5 months
(until July 2026)
Other
After the transfer of Rogozin, Egozaryan and Peresunko to the colony in Sarapul, many personal belongings were taken from them, which were allowed to be used in the previous colony. At the same time, Denis Peresunko was given the necessary inhalers, and Valery Rogozin was given his blood pressure monitor. The food in this colony, according to believers, is more varied, and prisoners do not smoke in the barracks, only in specially designated places. Bibles were confiscated from believers. Igor Yegozaryan's copy was taken away despite the fact that it bears the seals of the penal colony and the Sarapul diocese.
Transfer of a prisoner
Igor Egozaryan, Valery Rogozin and Denis Peresunko are in penal colony No. 5 in the Udmurt Republic.
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Yakovlev Yuriy
ИК № 31 по Красноярскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 2 months
(until May 2027)
Health risk
Yuriy Yakovlev cannot receive dental treatment in the colony, so he was made an appointment at the regional hospital for June 2025.
Letters
Yuriy Yakovlev's conditions of detention are satisfactory, there is hot water. The squad is divided into sections. There are 12 people in the section where Yuriy is. Other inmates treat him with respect, including because of his age. A believer works in a packing shop. During his imprisonment, Yuriy developed problems with his teeth, so he visits a local dentist. Yakovlev's emotional state is good. He has a Bible that he reads every morning. He receives many letters that are a comfort to him.
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Chernyshev Yuriy
ИК № 3 по Смоленской области
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until October 2027)
Other
Yuriy Chernyshev is being held in a barrack for 90 people, where about 65 prisoners are currently living. There is a shop on the territory of the colony where prisoners can buy food, but they have to stand in queues for 3-4 hours.
Letters
Yuriy Chernyshev works in the sewing industry 6, and sometimes 7 days a week. For his good work, he received a reward in the form of an additional long visit with loved ones. The believer regularly receives letters of support and necessary medications. He has a Bible.
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Gerashchenko Yuriy
ИК № 12 по Волгоградской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until December 2029)
Other
For several weeks now, Yuriy Gerashchenko has been working as an adjuster of sewing equipment. In general, he likes this kind of work. In addition, the believer wants to apply to be trained in a new profession (there are two options available in the colony: a sewing master and a crane operator). Yuriy has a Bible, letters come regularly.
Transfer of a prisoner
Yuriy Gerashchenko is in penal colony No. 12 in the Volgograd region.
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Shchekoldina Lyudmila
ИК № 28 по Волгоградской области
Sentence: 4 years and 1 month
(until April 2026)
Letters
Lyudmila Shchekoldina still works in the sewing workshop: she sews accessories to clothes. The working day lasts from 08:30 to 16:30. The medical unit of the colony gives Lyudmila all the medicines she needs. She also receives parcels. For several weeks now, the believer has not received paper letters, but electronic ones come regularly. Shchekoldina has a Bible. Recently, she was visited by her own sister. All this helps Lyudmila to keep her spirits up.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Lyudmila is kept in a two-storey barracks, which accommodates 120 people. There are everything you need, including a fridge and a washing machine. The administration of the colony and cellmates treat Lyudmila well. The believer is undergoing rehabilitation after the operation - she is given anti-inflammatory injections. Lyudmila is worried that she has not been able to receive the Bible for a long time. Visits with loved ones, as well as letters of support, which she answers in her spare time, help her maintain a positive attitude.
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Vasiliyev Nikolay
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 7 years
(until November 2028)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
In the colony, where four believers are held, there are serious problems with medical care. Nikolay Vasilyev is not yet receiving the necessary treatment due to a chronic illness. The basic living needs of prisoners are met. They regularly receive parcels and letters, and there is an opportunity to buy food in the colony's store.
Restriction of the right to medical care
Nikolai's living conditions are tolerable, but it can be difficult for him to call his relatives, as in the evenings there is a large queue at the phone. Vasiliev tries to maintain a positive attitude and supports emotional health with the right daily regimen. The believer is waiting to receive the necessary medicines. In his spare time, he teaches English to several prisoners. He has a Bible. Letters arrive regularly.
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Li Anatoliy
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 5 months
(until March 2028)
Other
After two months in the colony, Anatoliy Lee gets a three-day visit with his wife. According to his wife, he looks cheerful and jokes. Recently, Anatoliy was transferred to a room where repairs were made. The man works in a sewing workshop and has established himself as a responsible worker. A believer has the opportunity to read the Bible. He is supported by letters from friends and family.
Transfer of a prisoner
Anatoly Li is in penal colony No. 14 in the Khabarovsk Territory.
Timeline
Bitusov Yevgeniy
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until November 2028)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Yevgeniy Bitusov spends most of his time at work. There are 90 people in his squad. It is cool in the barracks, the prisoners smoke, which creates certain difficulties for the believer. The attitude of the administration is satisfactory. Yevgeniy worries about his relatives, who live in a private house, and are deprived of his help in solving everyday issues. In addition, his wife has a disabled mother and a child in her care. Recently, Yevgeniy and Nadezhda had a date.
Other
The conditions of Yevgeniy Bitusov's detention in the colony are satisfactory. The believer works in a sewing workshop. Eugene is strengthened by the letters that come regularly. He also has the opportunity to call his wife. In August, Yevgeniy Bitusov had a long meeting with his wife. Evgenia also visited his daughter.
Timeline
Kardakov Sergey
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 4 months
(until February 2029)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
The barracks where Sergey Kardakov lives are generally warm and clean. Prisoners do not smoke. Their attitude and that of the administration staff is normal. Sergey still misses his wife. Recently, they had a long date, which gave him strength. The believer has difficulties in obtaining medical care. Reading letters of support and the Bible also helps him not to lose heart.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Upon arrival at the Amursk colony, Sergey Kardakov received medical assistance due to the deterioration of his health due to a heart defect. Unlike in the pre-trial detention center, here he receives the necessary medicines. The emotional state of a believer varies. Separation from his wife, for whom he is very worried, causes him particular pain. However, they do have the ability to call each other and support each other. During this time, they were twice granted a long visit.
Timeline
Malevaniy Dmitriy
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 10 months
(until April 2029)
Other
Since August 2024, Dzmitry Malevaniy has been transferred to a barrack for working prisoners, where 70 people are held. It's not always warm there, but there's hot water and it's clean thanks to regular cleaning. There is smoking in the barracks, which creates certain difficulties for the believer. According to Dmitry, due to the constant noise, it takes more time to restore physical strength. The attitude of other prisoners and colony staff is normal.
Letters
October 21. Believers have been in IK-14 in the Khabarovsk Territory for a month now. They are kept in a four-story barracks. Recently, the heating was turned on in the colony, the prisoners were given winter clothes. Trofimov is the oldest prisoner in this colony, he is a pensioner. According to relatives of Trofimov and Malevanyi, a sense of humor helps believers maintain peaceful relations with other prisoners. The colony staff speak positively of them.
Timeline
Nikulina Elena
ИК № 2 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 4 years and 2 months
(until August 2026)
Letters
Yelena Nikulina has difficulties receiving letters in the colony: they are rarely received and not everyone passes the censorship. There are problems with water in the barracks. Recently, I had a long date with my sister.
Penalty
Yelena continues to work in the sewing workshop, but often gets tired. Her relatives manage to give her the necessary medicines. Living conditions are satisfactory, but Yelena is depressed by the ubiquitous-sounding obscene language. She finds solace in reading a Bible borrowed from the library and in observing the birds and flowers, two sunflowers that grow on the grounds of the colony. She is very supportive of her letters. In June, Yelena received two penalties.
Timeline
Kosteyev Sergey
ИК № 4 по Республике Тыва
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Transfer of a prisoner
Sergey Kosteev and Mikhail Moish are in correctional colony No. 4 in the Republic of Tyva.
Timeline
Moysh Mikhail
ИК № 4 по Республике Тыва
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Transfer of a prisoner
Sergey Kosteev and Mikhail Moish are in correctional colony No. 4 in the Republic of Tyva.
Timeline
Ananin Sergey
ИК № 3 по Новосибирской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until January 2028)
Strict conditions of detention
Sergey Ananin is still being held in strict conditions. The prisoners call him Viktorovich. As a former heart attacker, Sergey needs regular walks in the fresh air, but he is rarely taken to them. A believer has a Bible.
Other
Sergey Ananin had a routine examination by a cardiologist, who confirmed the earlier diagnosis - a massive heart attack and hypertension of the 3rd degree. But, as Sergey assures, the state of his health is under control. Sergey is recommended bed rest, so he has the opportunity to rest during the daytime. Thanks to this, Sergey's blood pressure stabilized. The attitude of the medical staff is good: they visit every day, ask about the condition. Sergey needs long walks in the fresh air so that the blood is saturated with oxygen and the heart works more steadily, but he is not yet given this opportunity - there is little light in the cell, walks take place in a small room without a ceiling. In order to somehow follow the doctors' instructions, Sergey tries to walk more.
Timeline
Sarazhakov Denis
ИК № 1 по Республике Бурятия
Sentence: 6 years and 4 months
(until September 2026)
Transfer of a prisoner
Nikolay Martynov and Denis Sarazhakov are in correctional colony No. 1 in the Republic of Buryatia. Yaroslav Kalin is in penal colony No. 31 in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Igor Popov is in penal colony No. 5 in the Altai Territory. Aleksey Solnechny is in penal colony No. 13 in the Sverdlovsk region. Andrey Tolmachev is in penal colony No. 14 in the Irkutsk region.
Timeline
Solnechny Aleksey
ИК № 13 по Свердловской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Transfer of a prisoner
Nikolay Martynov and Denis Sarazhakov are in correctional colony No. 1 in the Republic of Buryatia. Yaroslav Kalin is in penal colony No. 31 in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Igor Popov is in penal colony No. 5 in the Altai Territory. Aleksey Solnechny is in penal colony No. 13 in the Sverdlovsk region. Andrey Tolmachev is in penal colony No. 14 in the Irkutsk region.
Timeline
Tolmachev Andrey
ИК № 14 по Иркутской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Transfer of a prisoner
Nikolay Martynov and Denis Sarazhakov are in correctional colony No. 1 in the Republic of Buryatia. Yaroslav Kalin is in penal colony No. 31 in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Igor Popov is in penal colony No. 5 in the Altai Territory. Aleksey Solnechny is in penal colony No. 13 in the Sverdlovsk region. Andrey Tolmachev is in penal colony No. 14 in the Irkutsk region.
Timeline
Druzhinin Leonid
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until May 2029)
Other
Leonid Druzhinin recently had a 3-day date with his wife. According to her, the administration of the colony speaks of him as a hardworking, honest and decent person. As Leonid describes, the conditions of detention are normal, the food is satisfactory. A doctor in the colony prescribed him medication for hypertension and asthma. Leonid sometimes feels sad for his relatives. He is worried that his wife has to cope with all household issues alone. Being able to receive and answer letters from family and friends gives the believer the support they need.
Letters
Yevgeniy Bitusov and Leonid Druzhinin have the opportunity to read the Bible. Letters also serve as a great support for them, but recently only electronic ones have been transmitted to them. In January, the believers had visits with their wives. Bitusov and Druzhinin's chronic diseases worsened, immunity decreased. Vitamins to maintain their physical condition are not missed, the necessary medicines were given with a delay of 2 months. The believers were trained to work in a sewing workshop. Their relations with the administration of the colony and other prisoners are normal.
Timeline
Razumov Yevgeniy
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until May 2026)
Punishment cell
In the large building where Yevgeniy Razumov is held, there are about 100 prisoners. It is damp there, there is no hot water from time to time. The believer washes clothes and bed linen by hand, as the laundry is closed. In August 2024, Yevgeniy was placed in a punishment cell for 5 days. There was another prisoner with him. By 5 a.m., they had to remove the beds attached to the wall. For most of the day, they stood or walked around the cell, alternately sitting on a single chair.
Letters
Moiseev, Gorely, Shidlovsky, Razumov and Popov continue to work in the sewing workshop. Vladimir now works as an adjuster of sewing equipment. Aleksey also helps in the library. Living conditions in the colony where believers are held are satisfactory. They have good relations with the administration and other prisoners. Oleg Shidlovskiy continues to experience health problems - he has already lost sight in one eye. Vladimir Popov needs the help of a dentist.
Timeline
Zinich Yevgeniy
ИК № 15 по Ханты-Мансийскому автономному округу
Sentence: 6 years
(until March 2028)
Transfer of a prisoner
Yevgeniy Zinich is in penal colony No. 15 in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area.
Other
Yevgeniy Zinich is kept in solitary confinement with a stricter regime (PKT), periodically he is placed in a punishment cell, where he has spent a total of more than 100 days. Recently, another prisoner was put in his cell for 3 months. Yevgeniy tries to take care of his health, regularly goes for walks, does exercises. He has the opportunity to read the Bible and regularly receives letters of support.
Timeline
Virich Anton
ИК № 1 по Республике Бурятия
Sentence: 6 years
(until December 2028)
Other
Anton Virich performs various works in the colony: he builds plaster partitions, welds metal gym equipment, paints walls. When he was given shoes and clothes that were too large, he sewed them over. Now he helps other prisoners with this. The colony staff are interested in if there is something that the man does not know how to do. For his love of the Bible, Anton received the nickname "saint" in the colony.
Punishment cell
November 1. The believer is in quarantine for the first week of his stay in the colony. Then, almost immediately, he is sent to a punishment cell, where he spends about 20 days. Because of this, he gets a short visit from his wife only after a month in the colony. After his release from the punishment cell, Virich received 60 letters of support. Anton does not lose heart and tries to maintain a positive attitude. He has the Bible in the Synodal translation. The barracks are warm and the food is good.
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Andreyev Boris
ИК № 8 по Амурской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until October 2027)
Other
Boris Andreev is positive, tries to support himself physically: he does squats, push-ups. He is encouraged by the fact that there is an opportunity to read the Bible. He also recently had a short visit with his wife.
Transfer of a prisoner
Boris Andreev is in penal colony No. 8 in the Amur Region.
Timeline
Aliyev Alam
ИК № 8 по Амурской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until March 2029)
Strict conditions of detention
Alam Aliyev is still in strict conditions of detention, every day from early morning until evening he is in the dining room, where he cleans, reads books and communicates with his cellmates. Alam receives the necessary treatment, but the cardiologist believes that the believer has a pre-infarction condition and needs additional examination.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Valeriy Krieger, Dmitriy Zagulin and Sergei Shulyarenko are being held in barracks with other prisoners. Believers have respectful relations with them. Valeriy is unable to work due to the lack of a suitable workplace. Sergey and Dmitry, although they have learned carpentry, also cannot work, as the colony does not have the necessary equipment. Believers are feeling satisfied. Each of them has a Bible. All three receive a large number of letters, but they receive several a month. Believers are grateful to family and friends for their support.
Timeline
Litvinyuk Aleksandr
ИК № 6 по Ивановской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until February 2028)
Elderly
Aleksandr Litvinyuk works conscientiously and has a high rate of output, for which he has already received three awards from the administration of the colony. He also responds to participation in work without pay — he helped in replacing windows in a residential building. The 64-year-old believer often feels tired at the end of the day. Due to the intense work with scissors, his arm hurts, so sometimes he is given painkiller injections. In addition, Aleksandr needs the help of an orthopedic dentist.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Aleksandr Litvinyuk tries to maintain a positive attitude — reading the Bible helps him in this, and regular exercises and physical activity at work help him to keep himself in good shape. The conditions of detention are satisfactory. The believer has the opportunity to wash and iron clothes, as well as cook his own meals. In June, Litvinyuk underwent a medical examination, but has not yet received its results. He also asked for an MRI of the brain, but was refused.
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Ivanov Yevgeniy
ИК № 8 по Республике Татарстан
Sentence: 8 years
(until July 2027)
Punishment cell
Evgeniy Ivanov's emotional state is good, despite the fact that he is again placed in the punishment cell. He spends 15 days in jail for violating his dress code (he worked in the boiler room in a simple knitted hat). Friends sent Yevgeniy a copy of the Bible, but the colony staff did not let him through. Rustam Diarov works in a sewing workshop. Food in the colony is scarce, vitamins are not allowed into the colony. He also suffers from dizziness and chronic illness.
Punishment cell
It becomes known that in October Yevgeniy Ivanov spent 7 days in a punishment cell. This is the second time a believer has been placed in a punishment cell. Rustam Diarov recently had a date with his wife, Elena.
Timeline
Dolganov Aleksandr
ИК № 10 по Самарской области
Sentence: 3 years
(until June 2026)
Letters
The believer was assigned to a detachment consisting of 40 convicts. Aleksandr hopes to soon start working in his specialty - an electrician, since this position is in demand in the colony. It is possible to regularly call his wife and read the Bible from the prison library. Aleksandr receives parcels from his relatives, but the letters are not given to him.
Transfer of a prisoner
Aleksandr Dolganov is being transferred to colony No. 10 in the Samara Region.
Timeline
Kriger Valeriy
ИК № 8 по Амурской области
Sentence: 6 years and 9 months
(until June 2029)
Letters
In the barracks where Sergei Shulyarenko, Valery Kriger and Dmitry Zagulin are held, the conditions of detention are satisfactory. However, letters to believers are very rarely delivered. Dmitriy completed a 10-month training course as a carpenter-machine operator, and also plans to receive the specialty of an electrician.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Valeriy Krieger, Dmitriy Zagulin and Sergei Shulyarenko are being held in barracks with other prisoners. Believers have respectful relations with them. Valeriy is unable to work due to the lack of a suitable workplace. Sergey and Dmitry, although they have learned carpentry, also cannot work, as the colony does not have the necessary equipment. Believers are feeling satisfied. Each of them has a Bible. All three receive a large number of letters, but they receive several a month. Believers are grateful to family and friends for their support.
Timeline
Shulyarenko Sergey
ИК № 8 по Амурской области
Sentence: 6 years and 9 months
(until June 2029)
Letters
In the barracks where Sergei Shulyarenko, Valery Kriger and Dmitry Zagulin are held, the conditions of detention are satisfactory. However, letters to believers are very rarely delivered. Dmitriy completed a 10-month training course as a carpenter-machine operator, and also plans to receive the specialty of an electrician.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Valeriy Krieger, Dmitriy Zagulin and Sergei Shulyarenko are being held in barracks with other prisoners. Believers have respectful relations with them. Valeriy is unable to work due to the lack of a suitable workplace. Sergey and Dmitry, although they have learned carpentry, also cannot work, as the colony does not have the necessary equipment. Believers are feeling satisfied. Each of them has a Bible. All three receive a large number of letters, but they receive several a month. Believers are grateful to family and friends for their support.
Timeline
Zagulin Dmitriy
ИК № 8 по Амурской области
Sentence: 3 years and 6 months
(until March 2026)
Letters
In the barracks where Sergei Shulyarenko, Valery Kriger and Dmitry Zagulin are held, the conditions of detention are satisfactory. However, letters to believers are very rarely delivered. Dmitriy completed a 10-month training course as a carpenter-machine operator, and also plans to receive the specialty of an electrician.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Valeriy Krieger, Dmitriy Zagulin and Sergei Shulyarenko are being held in barracks with other prisoners. Believers have respectful relations with them. Valeriy is unable to work due to the lack of a suitable workplace. Sergey and Dmitry, although they have learned carpentry, also cannot work, as the colony does not have the necessary equipment. Believers are feeling satisfied. Each of them has a Bible. All three receive a large number of letters, but they receive several a month. Believers are grateful to family and friends for their support.
Timeline
Afanasiyev Sergey
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until April 2029)
Punishment cell
Sergey Afanasyev, 60, is placed in a punishment cell for 10 days for an unknown reason.
Transfer of a prisoner
Sergey Kardakov and Sergey Afanasyev are transferred more than 1000 km from their place of residence - to correctional colony No. 14 in Amursk (Khabarovsk Territory) to serve their sentences. They can write letters.
Timeline
Danielyan Andrey
ИК № 8 по Омской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until September 2028)
Other
Andrey regularly receives letters, both paper and electronic. However, by order of the colony administration, personal copies of the Bible and Koran were confiscated from all convicts. Andrey is glad that he has the opportunity to read the Bible from the colony's library.
Punishment cell
In the colony, the believer works at a bath and laundry plant. Living conditions are normal: the room is warm, dry and clean. Danielyan has good relations with other prisoners. Andrey tries to maintain a positive attitude. Twice he was allowed long-term visits with his wife. He also has a Bible from which he draws support. Letters give him great joy. In the summer, the colony held an open day for relatives and the public. The believer was visited by his mother and brother.
Timeline
Kazadaev Pavel
ИК № 5 по Алтайскому краю
Sentence: 3 years
(until August 2026)
Strict conditions of detention
Pavel Kazadaev is in strict conditions of detention. The barracks, where 13 people live, are clean and warm. After breakfast, there is an opportunity to go for a walk. Pavel tries to play sports in order to stay in good physical and emotional shape. Kazadaev maintains long visits with his wife, which take place every four months. Recently, at one of them, the couple celebrated five years of marriage. Daria shares: "I really wanted to keep warm memories of this day, despite the conditions. During the inspection, the officers noticed that I had taken a dress for myself and a shirt for my husband, and asked why. I explained to them that we wanted to celebrate our wedding anniversary."
Strict conditions of detention
Pavel Kazadaev was placed in a PKT (chamber-type room) until January 3, 2024. Prior to that, he ended up in the punishment cell three times due to various penalties. The believer is kept alone in the cell. At 5 o'clock in the morning, he hands over the mattress, which is returned at 21:00. He is allowed to write and receive letters, he can take daily walks and buy groceries in the colony's store. However, according to the conditions of detention, the believer is prohibited from visits and phone calls.
Timeline
Maladyka Vladimir
ИК № 3 по Тамбовской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until October 2026)
Other
Vladimir Maladyka receives many letters of support, but due to lack of time and problems with lighting, she manages to respond to only some of them. There are 40 other prisoners in the barracks with him. The believer has good relations with the administration of the colony and with other prisoners. Visits with his wife and regular broadcasts from relatives are a great support for him.
Letters
Vladimir Maladyka is kept in a barrack with a population of about 50 people. The believer has earned the respect of the colony administration and successfully finds a common language with other prisoners. He has a Bible, he receives letters of support. Vladimir is glad to have the opportunity to see his wife Natalia during long-term dates.
Timeline
Klikunov Sergey
ИК № 8 по Республике Татарстан
Sentence: 8 years
(until July 2027)
Other
Sergey Klikunov now works in a sewing workshop. The believer suffers from hypertension, so he is forced to take medications on a regular basis. Despite various difficulties, he does not lose joy and tries to look at many things with humor. Letters serve as a great support for him. The words of the elderly are especially touching — as Sergey says, they radiate warmth and care.
Letters
Diarov, Klikunov and Ivanov continue to work in the boiler room. They are held in sections with about 35 people. The attitude of the cellmates towards them is calm. Believers receive parcels and parcels regularly. They draw support from letters. Sergey Klikunov is grateful for the fiction that is sent to him.
Timeline
Korolev Sergey
ИК № 3 по Тамбовской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until December 2027)
Other
Sergei Korolev is in the barracks with about 50 prisoners. He tries not to lose his spirits. He is very supported by letters from friends and the opportunity to have long visits with his wife. Relations with the administration of the colony and other prisoners are good.
Letters
Sergei Korolev is being held in the barracks along with 30 other prisoners. The believer has a normal relationship with them. There are no problems with the administration either. Sergey works in a machine shop, sawing metal on a machine. He regularly receives letters of support and tries to respond to them. The believer has the opportunity to read the Bible. Korolev also regularly receives parcels from his wife. This supports Sergey emotionally. The couple were allowed a long visit.
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Skvortsov Aleksandr
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until January 2028)
Elderly
In connection with the closure of the sewing production in the colony, Aleksandr Skvortsov was transferred to the electroplating shop. There, he has to work on his feet all day and breathe in harmful substances. Lately, the believer's blood pressure has been rising and he often has a headache. It's cold in the barracks, so Skvortsov has to sleep in warm clothes. He does not always have the opportunity to take a shower, as there is no hot water in the barracks.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Vladimir Moiseenko and Aleksandr Skvortsov are in good spirits. Vladimir tries to maintain his health by working out in the gym three times a week. The conditions of detention in the colony are satisfactory, and the believers' relations with the administration and other prisoners are conflict-free. Believers need the help of a dentist. Vladimir had previously ordered new glasses with suitable lenses, but he has not yet received them. Moiseyenko and Skvortsov can call family and friends, they are grateful for their support. They have the opportunity to read the Bible from the colony's library.
Timeline
Shmidt Igor
ИК № 10 по Ростовской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until September 2026)
Other
Igor Schmidt helps prisoners not to lose heart and find advantages in everything. For example, he encouraged one young man to take advantage of the opportunity to get a profession in the colony.
Letters
90 people live in the barracks where Igor Schmidt is kept. The believer has the opportunity to take walks in the fresh air. Lately, he has not received e-mails, and paper ones arrive with a delay and in small quantities. Igor tries not to lose his positive attitude.
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Svarichevskiy Adam
ИК № 31 по Приморскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until January 2029)
Strict conditions of detention
Adam Svarichevski is again in the PKT. This time he was placed there for 2 months. The believer undergoes a medical examination.
Strict conditions of detention
April 12. On visits with his family, Adam Svarichevsky is given the necessary medicines for the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system. He has a group III disability. Letters from relatives arrive several weeks late. Adam still spends most of his time in isolation. He is systematically placed in a punishment cell, although he is already in strict conditions of detention. The reason for this is the violations of the internal regime staged by the colony staff.
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Panyuta Olga
ИК № 10 по Приморскому краю
Sentence: 4 years and 4 months
(until October 2026)
Strict conditions of detention
Olga Panyuta continues to be kept in strict conditions of confinement. In September, she was placed in a punishment cell for 5 days. The believer is in need of medical attention, as her chronic diseases have worsened and new health problems have appeared in prison. However, so far she has not been able to get to doctors for examination.
Elderly
Olga Panyuta is still being held in strict conditions and in need of dental treatment. During the day, the believer is in a common room with 11 prisoners, and at night everyone is divided into 4-bed cells. A woman is allowed daily walks for 1.5 hours. Panyuta has a good relationship with others. Letters of support, as well as visits with her husband, help her maintain a positive attitude.
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Dubovenko Aleksandr
ИК № 6 по Московской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until February 2028)
Other
Aleksandr Dubovenko works. Although he misses home, he tries not to lose heart. He is supported by reading letters and the Bible.
Other
June 15. Aleksandr Dubovenko was taken to a penal colony in Kolomna (Moscow region) to serve his sentence.
Timeline
Kosyanenko Sergey
ИК № 6 по Московской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until December 2027)
Other
Sergey Kosyanenko misses his family. Since he is located 1300 km from home, it is difficult for his relatives to visit him often. The believer works and actively participates in events organized by the colony: quizzes, chess tournaments, sports competitions and the design of wall newspapers.
Transfer of a prisoner
Sergey Kosyanenko is taken to Penal Colony No. 6 in the Moscow Region, located in the city of Kolomna, to serve his sentence. He can write letters.
Timeline
Atrуakhin Vladimir
ИК № 3 по Республике Марий Эл
Sentence: 6 years
(until March 2028)
Other
The conditions of Vladimir Atryakhin's detention in the colony are satisfactory. He is respected by the administration and other prisoners. He still has the opportunity to call and meet with his wife.
Other
October 9. Vladimir Atryakhin and Georgy Nikulin, who are serving sentences in a penal colony, maintain a positive attitude. Vladimir feels good, does not complain about his health. Giorgi has health problems. Believers can exercise three times a week and thus support themselves. There are no problems with nutrition. It is also possible to buy the necessary products in the store. The attitude towards prisoners is generally good. Alexei Berchuk from Blagoveshchensk, who is also serving a sentence in this colony, and Vladimir Atryakhin are kept together, their beds are nearby.
Timeline
Barmakin Dmitriy
ИК № 10 по Самарской области
Sentence: 8 years
(until November 2029)
Letters
Dmitriy is studying to be a welder. Recently, he had a long date with his wife. The believer has his own Bible, letters still do not reach him.
Other
Dmitriy is in a detachment of about 100 people. The conditions of detention are satisfactory, the believer has everything he needs in terms of everyday life. Dmitriy's state of health is normal, although he has not fully recovered from the illness suffered during the transfer. He tries to support himself and exercises every day. Barmakin does not yet have his own Bible, as it was withdrawn for inspection when he arrived at the colony. Also, he has not yet received a single letter. He is supported by the opportunity to call his wife frequently, and he hopes that they will soon be allowed a visit.
Timeline
Yeritsyan Gevorg
СИЗО № 3 по Ростовской области
Sentence: 6 years and 2 months
(until September 2027)
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Gevorg Yeritsyan arrived at a penal colony in Volgograd, and Garegin Khachaturian arrived in Astrakhan. According to Garegin, the food in the colony is better than in the pre-trial detention center. He is a carpenter by profession and in his new place he will work in a carpentry shop.
Timeline
Khabarov Aleksey
ИК № 4 по Новгородской области
Sentence: 2 years and 4 months
(until January 2026)
Punishment cell
It becomes known that Aleksey Khabarov spent 3 days in the punishment cell for being "late for formation". The believer actively participates in the social life of the colony, organizing sports competitions. In his circumstances, he does not lose his sense of humor, he writes poetry at his leisure. He receives parcels and letters of support.
Other
Aleksey is kept in a barrack for 77 people. Living conditions are satisfactory. Prisoners can use the refrigerator, TV, shower, and play chess. They also have an outdoor area and a sports field. Aleksey's relations with other prisoners are normal, and with the administration they are neutral. The believer is still in a good mood. He has the opportunity to read the Bible from the colony's library. Aleksey can be visited by friends. He is very happy to meet with him. The believer keeps in touch with his parents by phone, as they cannot come to him for health reasons and long distance - they live 1300 km from the colony.
Timeline
Melnik Sergey
ИК № 5 по Кировской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until February 2026)
Letters
Letters to Sergey Melnik are received only by registered mail or through the zonatelecom system.
Letters
Serhiy Melnyk still works as a cook and also serves as a food dispenser in the dining room. Although he acquired this profession in the colony, he now feels confident in it. Sergey is very tired physically, as he has to spend many hours on his feet. About 30 people are kept in the barracks together with Melnik. The believer receives letters, but mostly by e-mail; Paper ones arrive with a delay or do not arrive at all.
Timeline
Melnik Vladimir
Released April 9, 2025
Sentence: 6 years
Letters
Volodymyr Melnyk continues to receive letters through the zonatelecom system. He is also given registered letters.
Letters
In the colony where Uladzimir Melnik is now held, the conditions of detention are good. The attitude of other prisoners towards him is respectful. Due to the stress suffered during the transfer, Vladimir regularly has back pain. In order not to provoke new exacerbations, the man uses a warming ointment and does therapeutic exercises. Letters of support serve as great encouragement for Vladimir. So far, he receives them only in electronic form.
Timeline
Stupnikov Andrey
ИК № 5 по Кировской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until February 2026)
Letters
Andrey Stupnikov receives letters sent through the zonatelecom system or by registered mail.
Letters
Andrey Stupnikov developed allergies in the colony, due to which he constantly has a stuffy nose and general swelling. In January, the believer was hospitalized due to deteriorating condition. After the course of treatment, Andrey felt better. However, he was never diagnosed or given test results on the basis of which further treatment could be planned. The believer receives letters, but mostly by e-mail; Paper ones arrive with a delay or do not arrive at all. The censor removes God's name, Jehovah, from the correspondence. Also, the Bible was confiscated from Andrey several times without explanation.
Timeline
Gerasimov Artem
ИК № 10 по Ростовской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until June 2026)
Other
Artem Gerasimov feels fine. The conditions of detention are satisfactory: there is hot water, laundry, a place for walking. In his free time, he can play sports and read books. The administration of the colony treats the believer with respect. Relations with cellmates are peaceful.
Letters
Artyom Gerasimov recently suffered a cold. He still works in the sewing workshop. The believer's relations with his cellmates and administration are neutral. Artem has a Bible. Once every two weeks, he is given 20-30 letters and parcels.
Timeline
Vlasov Andrey
ИК № 3 по Новосибирской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until May 2028)
Believers with a disability
The room in which Andrei Vlasov is kept is designed for 24 people, but in fact there are 6 prisoners there. Cellmates treat the believer well and try to support him. Vlasov's disease is progressing. Since it is already difficult for him to move with two canes, he is forced to use a cane and a crutch. In the colony, acceptable conditions have been created for the man: a bed with an orthopedic mattress, clean bed linen and a warm blanket. He receives the necessary medications in a timely manner.
Believers with a disability
January 20. Every day in the colony is not easy for a believer: he experiences headaches, stiffness and pain in the joints, especially when it gets cold in the barracks. This makes it difficult for Vlasov to go to the canteen, and he is grateful for the help of other prisoners who help him buy groceries at a local store. The administration allows Vlasov to visit doctors - for a month and a half he visited a traumatologist, a neurologist, a rheumatologist and a radiologist. Thanks to his wife and friends, from whom he regularly receives letters of support, the believer does not lose heart.
Timeline
Berchuk Aleksey
ИК № 3 по Республике Марий Эл
Sentence: 8 years
(until May 2029)
Other
Aleksey Berchuk tries not to lose heart. Although the gym has been closed in the colony, the believer still maintains his condition with physical exercises. Sometimes Aleksey participates in sports events. In September, he had an extended visit with his wife.
Incentive
October 9. Aleksey Berchuk works as a shoe repairman in the colony and regularly receives rewards. He does not complain about his health. He has the opportunity to call up his family, once every 2 months they give long-term visits with his wife. He also receives a lot of support letters. The believer has a Bible. In general, the attitude of the management and staff of the colony towards the prisoner is good. There are no problems with food, it is possible to buy groceries in the store. Three times a week, a believer can maintain his health by exercising.
Timeline
Chaykovskiy Ivan
ИК № 1 по Ярославской области
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until October 2027)
Other
Ivan Tchaikovsky works as a car mechanic and is studying to be a boiler room operator. During the entire time spent in the colony, Ivan received more than 200 letters of support from Russia, Sweden, Estonia, Israel, Germany and Poland. He tries to read all letters and respond to them in a timely manner. A believer has a Bible.
Transfer of a prisoner
Vitaliy Komarov is temporarily held in the Oryol pre-trial detention center. Ivan Tchaikovsky was taken to a penal colony in Yaroslavl to serve his sentence for his faith. Yuriy Chernyshev is in the process of being transferred to a penal colony.
Timeline
Avanesov Arsen
Released October 9, 2024
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
Other
Arsen keeps his spirits up and positive. He receives letters from friends and relatives, and they give him five a month. A believer can read a Bible borrowed from the library. The conditions of detention are satisfactory, Arsen's relations with the administration of the colony and other prisoners are conflict-free.
Other
Arsen Avanesov lives in a barracks with 90 beds, where 65 prisoners are kept. He can move around relatively freely and is allowed to make phone calls. Vilen Avanesov does not lose his sense of humor. His prison term expires in two months. The administration of the colony filed a lawsuit with the court for the appointment of administrative supervision to Vilen, but the court rejected this claim.
Timeline
Goreliy Aleksey
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until November 2025)
Letters
Moiseev, Gorely, Shidlovsky, Razumov and Popov continue to work in the sewing workshop. Vladimir now works as an adjuster of sewing equipment. Aleksey also helps in the library. Living conditions in the colony where believers are held are satisfactory. They have good relations with the administration and other prisoners. Oleg Shidlovskiy continues to experience health problems - he has already lost sight in one eye. Vladimir Popov needs the help of a dentist.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Believers receive the necessary medicines. This allows them to maintain their health. Previously, they managed to undergo dental treatment. Oleg Shidlovsky's eyesight continues to deteriorate, he hopes to get advice from an ophthalmologist. All believers have the opportunity to read the Bible. They receive letters of support and can call their relatives.
Timeline
Popov Vladimir
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until May 2026)
Letters
Moiseev, Gorely, Shidlovsky, Razumov and Popov continue to work in the sewing workshop. Vladimir now works as an adjuster of sewing equipment. Aleksey also helps in the library. Living conditions in the colony where believers are held are satisfactory. They have good relations with the administration and other prisoners. Oleg Shidlovskiy continues to experience health problems - he has already lost sight in one eye. Vladimir Popov needs the help of a dentist.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Believers receive the necessary medicines. This allows them to maintain their health. Previously, they managed to undergo dental treatment. Oleg Shidlovsky's eyesight continues to deteriorate, he hopes to get advice from an ophthalmologist. All believers have the opportunity to read the Bible. They receive letters of support and can call their relatives.
Timeline
Shidlovskiy Oleg
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until November 2025)
Letters
Moiseev, Gorely, Shidlovsky, Razumov and Popov continue to work in the sewing workshop. Vladimir now works as an adjuster of sewing equipment. Aleksey also helps in the library. Living conditions in the colony where believers are held are satisfactory. They have good relations with the administration and other prisoners. Oleg Shidlovskiy continues to experience health problems - he has already lost sight in one eye. Vladimir Popov needs the help of a dentist.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Believers receive the necessary medicines. This allows them to maintain their health. Previously, they managed to undergo dental treatment. Oleg Shidlovsky's eyesight continues to deteriorate, he hopes to get advice from an ophthalmologist. All believers have the opportunity to read the Bible. They receive letters of support and can call their relatives.
Timeline
Chagan Aleksandr
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 8 years
(until January 2032)
Letters
Aleksandr Chagan is in a good emotional state, he tries to do exercises to support himself physically. He recently had a cold. Living conditions in the colony are satisfactory. Relations with the administration and other prisoners are neutral. Aleksandr has the opportunity to borrow a copy of the Holy Scriptures from the colony's library. He receives letters regularly, for which he is very grateful.
Detention center
It becomes known that Aleksandr Chagan has left the pre-trial detention center and is in the process of moving to a place of serving his sentence.
Timeline
Bushev Yevgeniy
ИК № 11 по Челябинской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until August 2029)
Other
Yevgeniy Bushev is being held in the barracks along with 44 other prisoners. The conditions of detention are satisfactory, the believer has his own bed. Relations with inmates are friendly. There are no complaints from the administration. Yevgeniy is mastering a new specialty and intends to work. The believer tries to keep himself in shape by lifting a barbell. He gets letters, he has a Bible.
Transfer of a prisoner
Yevgeniy Bushev was taken to correctional colony No. 11 in the Chelyabinsk region to serve his sentence for his faith.
Timeline
Skachidub Vladimir
ИК № 6 по Рязанской области
Sentence: 4 years and 2 months
(until September 2025)
Believers with a disability
Vladimir Skachidub is experiencing additional health difficulties: he has been feeling congestion and pain in his ears for a long time, which is why his hearing has deteriorated. The believer sought help from the medical unit of the colony, but could not receive it, since there is no otolaryngologist there. In addition, Vladimir suffers from hypertension and takes medications on a regular basis. Skachidub applied for parole, but was denied, despite the incentives he had for conscientious work. Also during the parole commission, the believer received a verbal reprimand for not fastening the top button on his jacket.
Letters
The believer is held in the barracks along with 30 other prisoners. He works in a sewing workshop and feels the joy of being able to sew neatly. Vladimir suffers from a serious neurological disease, the neurologist prescribed him the necessary medications. He has no problems receiving medical care in the colony. Vladimir's relations with the administration and cellmates are neutral, without conflicts. He regularly receives broadcasts, and he also has a schedule of visits with his wife, the last one was in December 2023.
Timeline
Yermilov Sergey
ИК № 13 по Свердловской области
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until January 2029)
Other
Sergey Yermilov is in a detachment of about 60 people. The colony itself is clean, with cold and hot water. The believer has good relations with other prisoners and staff of the colony, there are no disagreements with anyone. Sergey is encouraged by long visits with his wife, as well as letters from friends. He has a Bible. From the production of furniture, Sergey was transferred to the assembly site - now he is engaged in the completion of furniture fittings. The administration of the colony regularly recognizes him for his good work and places his photo on the honor board.
Other
Sergey Ermilov still works in the furniture shop, often seven days a week. Thanks to his hard work, Sergey was included in the list of leaders. His state of health is satisfactory. The conclusion is not easy for him, but he is supported by reading the Bible and letters from relatives and fellow believers. Yermilov's relations with the colony staff and other prisoners are respectful.
Timeline
Suvorov Danil
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 6 years
(until April 2026)
Human rights defenders
According to Danil Suvorov, the conditions of detention in the colony are normal. His health condition is not bad, but he needs dental treatment. Relations with prisoners are normal. Before him, other Jehovah's Witnesses who had earned a good reputation had already served time in this colony. Danil has a library copy of the Bible and receives letters regularly. The believer was visited by a human rights activist of one of the public organizations.
Transfer of a prisoner
Danil Suvorov was transferred to correctional colony No. 12, located in the Republic of Mordovia. Letters of support can be sent by regular mail.
Timeline
Zakaryan Vardan
ИК № 4 по Тверской области
Sentence: 4 years and 3 months
(until October 2025)
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Vardan Zakaryan arrived at correctional colony No. 4 in the city of Torzhok (Tver region) to serve his sentence. You can write letters to the believer.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Vitaly Komarov and Vardan Zakaryan are being transferred to the place of serving their sentence for their faith.
Timeline
Putintsev Artur
Released April 10, 2025
Sentence: 6 years
Other
Artur Putintsev works in a sewing workshop. He is engaged in cutting fabric for overalls and aprons. The believer receives the food he needs in parcels or buys food in the colony's store. On the part of the administration, the attitude towards him is good, his rights are not violated. Arthur has a Bible. He receives letters of support. On the badge of Vladimir Melnik there is a sign of preventive registration as an extremist - a green stripe. In general, the believer enjoys the respect of the colony staff and other prisoners.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Artur Putintsev arrived at correctional colony No. 5 in the Oryol region, where he will serve his sentence.
Timeline
Gerasimov Aleksey
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 6 years
(until October 2029)
Transfer of a prisoner
Aleksey Gerasimov is in penal colony No. 12 in Mordovia. There he will serve the term appointed by the court. You can write letters to the believer.
Timeline
Piskarev Vladimir
Released April 9, 2025
Sentence: 6 years
Other
Vladimir Piskarev arrived at penal colony No. 5 in the Kaluga region. He is quarantined, he feels satisfied.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Vladimir Piskaryov, Artur Putintsev and Vladimir Melnik left SIZO-1 in the Oryol region. They are transferred to a colony.
Timeline
Baranovskiy Roman
ИК № 3 по Забайкальскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until January 2027)
Other
Roman Baranovsky is kept in a barracks, in which, in addition to him, there are about 80 other prisoners. His relationship with the administration and other prisoners is neutral. In the colony, the believer even received dental care. Roman tries not to lose heart, but he worries about his 73-year-old mother, who has to travel 2500 km to see her son. The believer took part in a professional skill competition and won first place in the profession of a tailor.
Other
The lawyer visits Roman Baranovsky in the colony. The believer remains positive, but he is very worried about his mother and really wants to see her. She tries to help him as much as she can. 5 days a week, Roman works in a sewing workshop where medical overalls are sewn. Roman gets great joy from reading the Bible and letters of support and looks forward to new ones.
Timeline
Burkov Mikhail
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 1 month
(until March 2029)
Other
Vladimir Bukin, Sergey Yuferov, Valery Slashchev and Mikhail Burkov generally feel fine, although Valeriy's eyesight is deteriorating. The conditions of detention are acceptable. For a while, there was a problem with receiving letters, but the administration of the colony solved it, and now men can feel the support of friends. Relations with other prisoners are still normal. Vladimir is trained as a locksmith. Valeriy is involved in the preparation of musical numbers for the open day in the penal colony.
Transfer of a prisoner
October 9. Vladimir Bukin, Sergey Yuferov, Valery Slashchev and Mikhail Burkov are taken to a penal colony located in the city of Amursk to serve their sentences. After quarantine, they are placed in the same squad. Four other believers, Sergey Afanasyev, Sergey Kardakov, Aleksey Trofimov and Dmitry Malevaniy, are serving their sentences in the same colony.
Timeline
Seredkin Aleksandr
ИК № 5 по Алтайскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until April 2028)
Strict conditions of detention
Aleksandr Seredkin is still being held in strict conditions of serving his sentence. The believer's condition is aggravated by headaches and back problems. Alexander is very worried about his wife Svetlana, who suffered a heart attack in January. For both spouses, the ability to make regular phone calls is a great support. They were especially pleased with the long meeting held in February. Alexander tries to maintain a good emotional and spiritual state. Now the man has a personal copy of the Bible, reading it is of great help to him. The believer also appreciates encouraging letters from friends.
Strict conditions of detention
September 25. Upon arrival at the colony, Aleksandr was in quarantine, after which the believer was placed in a punishment cell for 2 weeks. This penalty was imposed on him for taking off his jacket near the bed, and not by the shower. After his release from the punishment cell, Aleksandr was immediately placed in strict conditions of detention, where he remains to this day. Together with him, more than 40 people are being held there. Relations with prisoners and the administration are good.
Timeline
Putintsev Aleksandr
ИК № 5 по Алтайскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until October 2028)
Strict conditions of detention
The conditions of detention of Aleksandr Putintsev remain strict, despite his deteriorating health due to diabetes. Nevertheless, the believer is not discouraged - other prisoners are surprised at the calmness that Alexander experiences despite the difficulties. The support of his family and friends helps him maintain a positive attitude. The man is happy to receive letters and parcels from them. He can call his family; In April, he had a long meeting with his wife.
Other
December 1. Aleksandr Putintsev is still in strict conditions of detention in the colony. He, his wife and son applied to be transferred to a colony closer to home. All applications were rejected in writing. The believer's elderly mother has a chronic illness and is unable to cover a distance of 3,500 kilometers to visit her son. Due to the severe form of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Aleksandr had other aggravated diseases: hypertension, deforming arthrosis, retinopathy and polyneuropathy, because of which he could not even walk for some time. A neurologist prescribed him a cane.
Timeline
Golik Dmitriy
Sentence: 6 years and 2 months
(until April 2025)
Other
Dmitriy Golik is being held in a penal colony. He works at a foundry in Belogorsk, a 30-minute drive from the colony. There he works six days a week. His responsibilities include the manufacture of parts for special equipment. Dmitry is glad to have the opportunity to work - so, according to him, time flies faster. The believer receives all the necessary medicines, tries to keep himself in good physical shape, and goes in for sports. Emotionally, he is supported by regular visits with his wife and the opportunity to read the Bible. The attitude of the administration and other prisoners is good.
Transfer of a prisoner
March 23. It becomes known that Dmitry Golik is being taken to a penal colony in the Amur Region. He has been quarantined until April 4.
Timeline
Voishchev Nikolay
ИК № 8 по Республике Татарстан
Sentence: 3 years
(until April 2025)
Elderly
Nikolay Voishchev receives the necessary medicines for his illness. He is retired and may not work. Nikolay has good relations with other prisoners, he is treated with respect, including because of his venerable age. The barracks where he lives is designed for 20 people. It has freedom of movement compared to a pre-trial detention center. The believer has a Bible. When he was in the pre-trial detention center, he received about 800 letters, but upon arrival at the colony, the letters have not yet arrived.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Nikolai Voishchev was transferred to correctional colony No. 8 in the city of Almetyevsk. He is now in quarantine.
Timeline
Terebilov Dmitriy
Sentence: 3 years
(until September 2024)
Complaints
The Kostroma Regional Court upholds the decision on Dmitry Terebilov's administrative claim against the decision of the Sverdlovsk District Court. The court refuses to declare unlawful the ban of the head of the colony on the practice of Terebilov's chosen religion. The lawyer explains what Terebilov fears in connection with the decision of the head of IK-1: "Whatever he does: read the Bible, pray to God, tell others about his faith, this can be equated with breaking the law."
Other
The Sverdlovsk District Court rejected Terebilov's complaint about the ban on using God's name in letters and professing the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses in the colony. Although Judge Olga Telezhkina, by her decision, prohibits the believer from calling God by name and communicating with other convicts on biblical topics, the court believes that "the contested answer does not prevent the plaintiff from adhering to his chosen faith."
Timeline
Olshevskiy Anton
ИК № 5 по Алтайскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until January 2029)
Strict conditions of detention
Anton Olshevskiy is in strict conditions of detention (SUS). Prior to that, he spent six months in a chamber-type room (PCT). The believer is allowed to call his relatives 6 times a month, receive parcels 1 time in 4 months, from time to time there is an opportunity to see his wife Ekaterina on dates. Olszewski is respected by others. He is not allowed to work and study, so he tries to be busy, for example, by answering numerous letters of support.
Strict conditions of detention
Anton Olshevskiy receives a number of penalties. Because of this, he, like Adam Svarichevskiy, is imprisoned in the FCT. He was also put on preventive registration as a "person prone to extremism."
Timeline
Meleshko Vasiliy
Released July 12, 2024
Sentence: 3 years
Health risk
Vasiliy Meleshko was twice sent to the punishment cell, each time for 15 days. He is now serving his second term. In general, the believer feels alert, but feels a lack of physical activity and experiences shortness of breath.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Vasiliy Meleshko is in correctional colony No. 11 in the village of Akhtarsky, Krasnodar Territory. During the transfer, he caught a bad cold. Upon arrival at the colony, the believer is confined to a cell-type cell, a cell with a stricter regime of detention, where freedom of movement is significantly restricted.
Timeline
Mamalimov Igor
ЛИУ № 34 по Республике Хакасия
Sentence: 6 years
(until April 2028)
Transfer of a prisoner
Igor Mamalimov was transferred to serve his sentence in a medical correctional institution. He suffers from hypertension, so he periodically seeks medical help. A believer works in a furniture shop, has two incentives, one cash prize. He was trained as a cook. In March, Igor is scheduled to have a long meeting with his wife. She does not have the financial opportunity to come on short visits, since she lives in the Trans-Baikal Territory, which is more than 2500 km from the colony.
Transfer of a prisoner
Igor Mamalimov is transferred to the Medical Correctional Institution No. 34 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Republic of Khakassia. He can write letters.
Timeline
Filatov Sergey
ИК № 10 по Ростовской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until January 2026)
Letters
Sergey Filatov works in the metalworking shop. He is respected by the staff of the administration, he received several awards during the year. The believer is on a light allowance, 6 times a year he can get a long visit with his wife. Parcels and letters arrive regularly. Filatov has a Bible. All this helps him to maintain a positive attitude. In December 2023, the believer filed a petition for parole, but the court rejected it.
Other
In the colony, Sergey makes garden furniture: benches and urns. The administration provides the believer with long visits.
Timeline
Parkov Aleksandr
Released August 11, 2024
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
Letters
Alexander Parkov works in a forge, receives incentives from the administration. The believer has about 7 months of punishment left to serve. In the colony, Parkov receives the necessary medical care. He regularly receives parcels and letters.
Other
Alexander underwent dental treatment. The administration treats the believer well and allows long visits.
Timeline
Ivshin Aleksandr
ИК № 10 по Ростовской области
Sentence: 7 years and 6 months
(until April 2028)
Letters
66-year-old Aleksandr Ivshin, who is serving a sentence in a colony for his faith, is experiencing serious health problems. Recently, his blood pressure dropped sharply, causing him to lose consciousness. He was given the necessary medications, after which the pressure returned to normal. Ivshin does not work. He is kept in a barracks for the disabled. Relations with convicts and the administration are friendly. In November 2023, the believer had a long-term date with his wife. According to him, the food in the colony is good. He regularly receives parcels, letters and necessary medicines in the right quantity, for which he is very grateful. This helps him not to lose his optimistic attitude, although his eyesight continues to deteriorate.
Other
Alexander Ivshin was treated by a dentist, for which he is very grateful. The attitude of the administration towards the believer is good. He receives regular parcels from his family.
Timeline
Moiseyenko Vladimir
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until January 2028)
Other
Alexander Skvortsov works in the sewing workshop as a clerk (rewrites products). He is satisfied with his work, and in his free time he writes poetry. Vladimir Moiseenko also works in a sewing workshop.
Timeline
Avanesov Vilen
Released February 9, 2024
Sentence: 6 years
Other
Arsen Avanesov lives in a barracks with 90 beds, where 65 prisoners are kept. He can move around relatively freely and is allowed to make phone calls. Vilen Avanesov does not lose his sense of humor. His prison term expires in two months. The administration of the colony filed a lawsuit with the court for the appointment of administrative supervision to Vilen, but the court rejected this claim.
Other
May 11. Arsen and Vilen Avanesov work in the sewing industry from 8:00 to 20:00 with short breaks during the day. They endure the harsh conditions of their stay in the colony. Arsen needs a medical examination. Vilen and Arsen have normal relations with their cellmates and the administration, as Konstantin Bazhenov , who served his sentence here for his faith, had a good reputation as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. The Avanesovs have several rewards. The believers are in the same colony with fellow believers from Gukovo, who were convicted in a similar criminal case.
Timeline
Nikulin Georgiy
ИК № 3 по Республике Марий Эл
Sentence: 4 years and 2 months
(until January 2026)
Other
October 9. Vladimir Atryakhin and Georgy Nikulin, who are serving sentences in a penal colony, maintain a positive attitude. Vladimir feels good, does not complain about his health. Giorgi has health problems. Believers can exercise three times a week and thus support themselves. There are no problems with nutrition. It is also possible to buy the necessary products in the store. The attitude towards prisoners is generally good. Alexei Berchuk from Blagoveshchensk, who is also serving a sentence in this colony, and Vladimir Atryakhin are kept together, their beds are nearby.
Transfer of a prisoner
Vladimir Atryakhin and Georgy Nikulin are taken to colony No. 3 in the Republic of Mari El, where they will serve their sentences. They are in quarantine, but they can already write letters.
Timeline
Danilov Oleg
Released February 29, 2024
Sentence: 3 years
Letters
October 6. Oleg Danilov is kept in a single cell room with two prisoners with whom he has developed good relations. So far, the believer receives letters only from relatives.
Transfer of a prisoner
August 31. Oleg Danilov was taken to correctional colony No. 2, located in the village of Dvubratskoye (Krasnodar Territory).
Timeline
Ivanova Olga
Released June 11, 2024
Sentence: 3 years and 6 months
Parole
August 11. The Sovetsky District Court of the Stavropol Territory, chaired by Judge Kirill Valikov, refuses Olga Ivanova's application for parole. The believer should be released in June 2024.
Letters
August 10. Olga Ivanova is being held in a barracks where about 100 other convicts are being held. She is respected by other prisoners: they note her hard work and peace-loving nature. The believer works in a cutting shop.
Timeline
Savelyev Yuriy
Released July 19, 2023
Sentence: 6 years
Strict conditions of detention
Yuriy is still in strict conditions of detention. Despite this, his emotional state is good, he is looking forward to his imminent release. The believer has the opportunity to walk for two hours a day in the courtyard with a length of about 100 meters. In the spring, Yuri had a severe form of pneumonia. He was placed in a hospital isolated from the rest of the prisoners because of the article under which he was convicted. Now the believer feels good, he has no complications.
Letters
The lawyer visits Yuriy in the colony. The believer reports that he submitted an application to the administration to be allowed telephone conversations with his relatives, but was refused. Optimism helps Savelyev cope with numerous difficulties. He says: "I try to focus on the positive, I pray a lot to Jehovah, I sing songs, I read letters, I answer them." To date, the believer has already received 19,221 letters from all over the world (an average of 392 letters per month).
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Nikolayev Aleksandr
Released September 19, 2023
Sentence: 2 years and 6 months
Other
March 29. At the end of the quarantine, one of the colony employees, provoking Aleksandr, tries to tear off the badge with the name and article of the believer. In spite of everything, Alexander tries to maintain a positive attitude. He submits an application to the administration of the colony with a request to be trained as a carpenter. Reading the Bible also gives him moral strength. A lawyer files a petition for parole. The hearing in the Absheronsky District Court of the Krasnodar Territory will be held on April 24.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Aleksandr Nikolayev is in penal colony No. 9 in the city of Khadyzhensk (Krasnodar Territory). Upon arrival, he was quarantined.
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Shevchuk Aleksandr
Released November 3, 2023
Sentence: 2 years
Transfer of a prisoner
It turns out that Aleksandr Shevchuk was transferred back to colony No. 12 in the Republic of Mordovia.
Restriction of the right to medical care
Another 38 people are being held in the barracks with Oleksandr Shevchuk. The believer has not yet been given the necessary medicines (he suffers from a serious chronic illness). Due to the need for ophthalmic treatment, Shevchuk is temporarily transferred to a medical institution in the village of Barashevo.
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Korolev Aleksandr
Released June 14, 2024
Sentence: 2 years
Other
It becomes known that Aleksandr Shevchuk, Denis Antonov and Aleksandr Korolev arrived at Correctional Colony No. 12 in the Republic of Mordovia to serve their sentences. They can write letters.
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Antonov Denis
Released June 14, 2024
Sentence: 2 years
Other
It becomes known that Aleksandr Shevchuk, Denis Antonov and Aleksandr Korolev arrived at Correctional Colony No. 12 in the Republic of Mordovia to serve their sentences. They can write letters.
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Ermolaev Vladimir
ИК № 3 по Забайкальскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until September 2028)
Transfer of a prisoner
October 8. Vladimir Yermolaev is taken to Correctional Colony No. 3 in Chita. He is quarantined. Another Jehovah's Witness, Roman Baranovsky, is serving time in the same colony for his faith. Igor Mamalimov and Aleksandr Putintsev are in the process of being moved to places where they are serving their sentences. It is known that Mamalimov will serve his sentence in Abakan (Khakassia), and Putintsev in the Altai Territory.
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Beltikov Maksim
Released September 15, 2023
Sentence: 2 years
Other
August 10. Maksim was visited by a public defender in the colony. The believer does not complain about his health, but he is worried about his gradually weakening eyesight, and there is no way to invite an ophthalmologist to the colony. But Maxim is not discouraged, he is supported by letters from fellow believers, which he still receives in large quantities. He is also pleased that he is treated well in the colony.
Other
The lawyer visits Maksim Beltikov in the colony. He is being held in a 4-bed cell with two other prisoners. Maksim's relations with his cellmates and the administration of the colony are friendly. Upon arrival at the correctional facility, Beltikov sought medical help in connection with a gastrointestinal disease and high blood pressure. Now he receives part of the necessary medicines, the rest of the prescription drugs his wife will give him in the near future. He maintains a positive attitude.
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Shcherbina Aleksandr
Released February 22, 2023
Sentence: 2 years
Other
The lawyer visits Aleksandr Shcherbina in correctional colony No. 10 in Rostov-on-Don. The believer says that the conditions of his detention are normal, his health is satisfactory. He has a Bible and receives regular letters of support. For the entire time of imprisonment, he received about 3000 of them. The administration and cellmates treat the believer with respect. In the colony, Aleksandr learned to be an auto mechanic, and plans to start working soon.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Aleksandr Shcherbina was transferred to Correctional Colony No. 10 in Rostov-on-Don.
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Baranovskaya Valentina
Released May 3, 2022
Sentence: 2 years
Release from penal colony
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Khakassia does not satisfy the prosecutor's appeal against the court's decision of February 22, 2022. The believer receives parole. Valentina Baranovskaya is released.
Elderly
The lawyer visits Valentina Baranovskaya in the penal colony. The woman continues to struggle with the progressive disease, in addition, she feels the pressure from the institution. For example, the administration of the colony took away from her the Bible in the Synodal translation of the Orthodox publishing house, referring to a certain explanation of the priest serving at the colony. A lawyer's request was sent to the administration of the colony on this fact.
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Andreyev Andrey
Released February 22, 2023
Sentence: 4 years and 6 months
Other
The lawyer visits Andrey Andreev in Penal colony No. 2 in Lipetsk. The believer was transported for 2 weeks along the route Kursk – Voronezh – Lipetsk. The conditions of detention in the detachment are normal: there is a shower with hot water, a refrigerator, a microwave and a TV. Andrey regularly communicates with his wife Svetlana via a payphone. Maintains a positive attitude, is in good physical shape. The prisoners treat him with respect.
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Britvin Sergey
Released December 29, 2021
Sentence: 4 years
Release from penal colony
Sergey Britvin and Vadim Levchuk are released after serving the full 4 years in prison assigned to them by the court.
Other
Levchuk is transferred to strict conditions of serving a sentence (SUON), since he was previously unreasonably recognized as a malicious violator of the order. The premises of the SWAN are designed for 40 people, but are not fully filled. There is a sports ground, a place to relax, to watch TV and to eat. It is very cold indoors before the start of the heating season. The food is satisfactory.
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Levchuk Vadim
Released December 29, 2021
Sentence: 4 years
Release from penal colony
Sergey Britvin and Vadim Levchuk are released after serving the full 4 years in prison assigned to them by the court.
Other
Levchuk is transferred to strict conditions of serving a sentence (SUON), since he was previously unreasonably recognized as a malicious violator of the order. The premises of the SWAN are designed for 40 people, but are not fully filled. There is a sports ground, a place to relax, to watch TV and to eat. It is very cold indoors before the start of the heating season. The food is satisfactory.
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Polyakov Sergey
Released November 30, 2022
Sentence: 3 years
Transfer of a prisoner
A lawyer visits Sergey Polyakov in a penal colony in Valdai. The transfer of the believer to serve his sentence took almost 2 months: from Omsk to Yekaterinburg, from there to Kirov, then to Yaroslavl, to Veliky Novgorod and, finally, to the city of Valdai in the Novgorod region. At one of the sections in the car, ventilation did not work well, it was hot, and the prisoners often smoked, which made it difficult for Sergey to breathe. In the pre-trial detention center of Veliky Novgorod, the conditions of detention were difficult: the windows were bricked, there was no bed linen, ventilation was not turned on, rats penetrated into the cell from a hole in the sewer pipe.
Transfer of a prisoner
The whereabouts of Sergey Polyakov are being clarified: he has been transferred to correctional colony No. 4 in the Novgorod Region, which is located in the city of Valdai. According to Anastasia Polyakova, who received the first letter from the colony from her husband, Sergey has already been given overalls and is in quarantine for two weeks. After that, he will begin working at one of the production enterprises of the colony.
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Seidkuliev Rustam
Released April 7, 2023
Sentence: 2 years and 4 months
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that in early September, Rustam Seidkuliev was transferred from SIZO-1 to Correctional Colony No. 33, located on the outskirts of the city of Saratov. There he will serve his sentence for his Christian beliefs.
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Klimov Sergey
Released July 26, 2023
Sentence: 6 years
Other
The lawyer visits Sergey in IK-8. The health of the believer still leaves much to be desired. His eyesight is deteriorating, and he recently had to buy new glasses. According to the lawyer, Sergey's relations with his cellmates are respectful. One of the employees of the colony, in an interview with a lawyer, notes that Sergey is a normal, problem-free person, because he is imprisoned "for his convictions." Sergey has a Bible. Letters, parcels and parcels arrive without delay.
Other
From Medical and Correctional Institution No. 7, where Sergey underwent serious treatment for a month, he was transferred back to IK-8. His wife Yulia reports that, in general, Sergey feels well, although his eyesight is deteriorating. She manages to give him medicines, as well as insect and mouse repellents. Bed linen and towels are not accepted. In the colony, Sergey learns woodworking.
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Miretskiy Aleksey
Released August 2, 2021
Sentence: 2 years
Other
Aleksey Miretskiy is released after serving the 2 years in prison assigned to him by the court.
Other
The Orenburg Regional Court refuses to satisfy the appeal against the decision of the Central District Court of Orenburg, which did not agree to replace the believer's unserved part of the sentence with a fine.
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German Gennadiy
Released July 28, 2021
Sentence: 2 years
Other
Gennady German and Roman Gridasov are released, having fully served the 2 years assigned to them. At the entrance to the Orenburg colony, they are greeted by family members, friends and acquaintances who came from Saratov 800 kilometers away.
Other
Due to the epidemiological situation, communication with prisoners takes place by phone through a glass partition. Previously, they lived in one barracks, but recently Roman and Gennady were transferred to another, with worse conditions of detention. Everyone has good relations with the prisoners of the colony. They are unable to communicate with their wives as often as they would like due to problems with payphones. All believers suffered from viral diseases. Gennadiy has been missing his sense of smell and taste for more than a month. Alexey Budenchuk is worried about his family, who are faced with a series of life troubles.
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Gridasov Roman
Released July 28, 2021
Sentence: 2 years
Other
Gennady German and Roman Gridasov are released, having fully served the 2 years assigned to them. At the entrance to the Orenburg colony, they are greeted by family members, friends and acquaintances who came from Saratov 800 kilometers away.
Other
Judge of the Orenburg Regional Court Tatyana Pazhdina leaves unchanged the decision of the court of first instance on the refusal of Roman Gridasov to replace the unserved part of the term with a fine.
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Christensen Dennis
Released May 23, 2022
Sentence: 6 years
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
After a month spent in the hospital for examination, Dennis Christensen returns to colony No. 3 in the city of Lgov. He feels satisfied. The believer must serve in the colony for another 10 months. As the number of prisoners in the colony has decreased, even in strict conditions of detention, Dennis has more personal space - instead of 12, 7-8 people now live with him.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
June 28. Dennis Christensen was transferred to penal colony No. 2 in Kosinovo, Kursk region, for a routine medical examination.
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Budenchuk Aleksey
Released July 5, 2021
Sentence: 3 years and 6 months
Other
Alexey Budenchuk is leaving a penal colony in Orenburg after more than 3 years in prison.
Other
Due to the epidemiological situation, communication with prisoners takes place by phone through a glass partition. Previously, they lived in one barracks, but recently Roman and Gennady were transferred to another, with worse conditions of detention. Everyone has good relations with the prisoners of the colony. They are unable to communicate with their wives as often as they would like due to problems with payphones. All believers suffered from viral diseases. Gennadiy has been missing his sense of smell and taste for more than a month. Alexey Budenchuk is worried about his family, who are faced with a series of life troubles.
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Bazhenov Konstantin
Released May 4, 2021
Sentence: 3 years and 6 months
Transfer of a prisoner
Konstantin Bazhenov leaves the colony in Dimitrovgrad ahead of schedule after more than 3 years of imprisonment, but law enforcement officers again detain the believer. Bazhenov is sent to a deportation center because his Russian citizenship has been revoked due to criminal prosecution. The believer will be deported to the territory of Ukraine.
Other
The Dimitrovgrad City Court of the Ulyanovsk Region satisfies Konstantin Bazhenov's repeated petition for parole.
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Makhammadiyev Feliks
Released December 30, 2020
Sentence: 3 years
Other
The Belyaevsky District Court of the Orenburg Region decides to leave Felix Makhammadiyev in the Temporary Detention Center for Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons until February 28, 2021. During this time, documents must be prepared for his deportation from Russia.
Release from penal colony
December 31. After serving his full sentence, Felix Makhammadiev leaves penal colony No. 1 in Orenburg. He is placed in the Temporary Detention Center for Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons, located in the village of Alabaytal (Orenburg Region), because after the verdict his Russian citizenship was revoked and he is subject to return to his country of birth. This happened due to the fact that for his faith he was found guilty under an "extremist" article.
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