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June 6, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Korolev and Others in Akhtubinsk

Sergey Kosyanenko was rewarded for his hard work the sewing workshop. At the request of the administration, Sergey painted a design on one of the walls of the penal colony. In his spare time, he paints for other prisoners. The premises where Sergey is kept is warm, has a refrigerator and a TV. Since…

June 6, 2025

Detention center

The case of Odintsov in Snezhnogorsk

Anatoliy Odintsov is being held in a cell in the pretrial detention center along with five other prisoners. He remains cheerful, also due to the significant support provided by letters. He also has a Synodal Bible from the institution's library.

June 4, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Ursu in Dzhankoy

Viktor Ursu highlighted that mentioning God's name does not mean belonging to a liquidated legal entity. He gives the example of a town park: "If complaints arose about the state of the park and it was closed for reconstruction, would anyone think of blaming people who go somewhere else to rest?"

June 3, 2025

Court of Appeal

The Case of Kocherova and Ovchinnikova in Knyaze-Volkonskoye

A panel of judges of the Khabarovsk Territory Court has upheld the verdict against the believers — a 5.5-year suspended sentence. This decision follows a second review of the case. Once again, Prosecutor Grigorenko requested a harsher punishment — 6 years in a penal colony. According to him, "the…

June 3, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Mareyev and Others in Moscow

Tolokonnikov has a Bible. He receives only paper letters, emails are not passed on to him. Sergey has been imprisoned for over 3.5 years already, and this has noticeably affected his health. He has lost more than 20 kilograms, skin problems have appeared, his vision has deteriorated, and having no…

June 3, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The case of Tatiana Pasynkova in Mednogorsk

This is the third time that the judge in Tatyana's case has been changed. Nariman Abdokov recuses himself at the motion of the prosecutor, who pointed out that he is simultaneously considering a similar case against Yulia Pasynkova, Tatyana's daughter-in-law.

June 2, 2025

Interrogation

Case of Prityko in Birobidzhan

Igor Prityko's wife, Natalya, is summoned for interrogation.

May 31, 2025

Detention center

The Case of Pushkov and Others in Tomsk

The court sends Novopashin, Pichugin, Plekhanov and Djachi to a pretrial detention center. The day before, the believers were charged with extremism.

May 30, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Sazonov in Uray

Witnesses for the defense, who have known Andrey Sazonov for many years, are being interrogated. They describe him positively: they note his conscientiousness, intelligence, absence of bad habits and good relations with others. One of them says: "Andrey is a devoted, loyal and kind person who will…

May 29, 2025

Court of Appeal

The Case of Dolinina in Dormidontovka

The Khabarovsk Territory Court upholds the verdict against Liliya Dolinina — 4.5 years suspended sentence — for personal correspondence with an acquaintance on everyday and religious topics. The lawyer insisted that she was only exercising her right to freedom of religion and asked the court to…

May 29, 2025

Detention center

The Case of Fedorov in Petrozavodsk

The believer has been in the detention center for almost a year. For the first 7 months he was alone in the cell, then another prisoner was placed with him. Sergey is grateful for the letters of support from his wife and friends, which he regularly receives. During his detention, Fedorov lost a lot…

May 29, 2025

Case went to court

The case of Gaytur in Kurgan

The case goes to the Kurgan City Court. It will be considered by Judge Andrey Petrov.

May 29, 2025

Final statement

The Case of Protasov in Novocheboksarsk

Aleksandr's friends, about 50 of them, come to the courthouse; 11 are allowed into the hall. The believer gives his final statement. He says: "I would like all the false charges against me to be dropped. All the prosecution could prove — I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses."

May 29, 2025

Release from pretrial detention

The Case of Shiyan and Matveeva in Lesosibirsk

The Lesosibirsk City Court changes the preventive measure against Andrey Shiyan to a recognizance agreement due to his severe diabetes — a disease preventing detention. His life depends on regular medication and he needs constant medical observation. Thanks to the court's decision, he will be able…

May 27, 2025

In the courtroom

The case of Reshetnikov and Others in Gryazi

July 10. The defendants give their final statement.

May 27, 2025

Life in prison

Case of Skachidub in Pavlovskaya

Vladimir's hearing problem was resolved — doctors established the cause of progressive deafness and cured the inflammation. Also in the hospital in Ryazan, he underwent surgery for skin inflammation on his back.

May 27, 2025

Prosecutor requested punishment

The Case of Kuzhelkov and Prokhorov in Kirsanov

The prosecutor requests the court sentence the believer to 6.5 years in a penal colony with a 4-year ban on engaging in activity related to leading and participating in the work of public organizations. Anton Kuzhelkov gives his final statement. He draws a parallel between his case and the trial of…

May 26, 2025

Life in prison

Case of Stupnikov in Krasnoyarsk

Andrey still works in the sewing workshop. Relations with the administration of the penal colony and prisoners are fine. The physical condition of the believer is satisfactory. In January 2024, Andrey fell ill; he was admitted to the hospital, but he could not be diagnosed, as this requires a more…

May 26, 2025

Life in prison

Korotun case in Seversk

For the first time in 3 years Yevgeniy Korotun ended up in a punishment cell. Generally though, the administration of the penal colony and the prisoners treat Yevgeniy with respect. He has had visits from friends and receives letters regularly.

May 22, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Serdtseva and Others in Shakhunya

The defendants express their attitude to the charge - they do not plead guilty. "Since the early 1990s, there have been no complaints about Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia," says Nina Smirnova, "And now it turns out that I am an extremist, although extremism implies inciting hatred or hatred. But how…

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