Biography
Aleksandr Popov faced criminal prosecution for his beliefs in August 2023. His home was searched, the believer was sent to a temporary detention facility, and later under house arrest.
Aleksandr was born in August 1987 in the city of Kovrov, Vladimir region. He was the only child in the family. His parents worked as engineers.
As a child, Aleksandr was engaged in the karting section. After school, he went to work at the enterprise, where he mastered the specialty of a plumber, and then worked on it until his arrest. In his free time, the man is fond of tourism, loves to travel by kayak, bicycle and car.
Aleksandr’s mother was the first in the family to start studying the Bible. Later, her son joined her. He was attracted by the biblical teachings that God would bring order to the earth, save people from disease, and end injustice and harm to the planet. Subsequently, Alexander embarked on the Christian path.
Due to criminal prosecution, Aleksandr lost the opportunity to work and support himself. His retired parents had exacerbated chronic diseases from their worries. Aleksandr’s mother supports him in everything. The father does not understand why his son is being persecuted, and calls these accusations "a violation of the rights of believers."