Postnikov Oleg

This person is also involved in another criminal case as well:
The Case of the Postnikovs in Birobidzhan
Name: Postnikov Oleg Vladimirovich
Date of Birth: January 24, 1965
Current status: defendant
Articles of Criminal Code of Russian Federation: 282.2 (1)
Time spent in prison: 1 day in a temporary detention facility, 588 day in a pre-trial detention
Current restrictions: recognizance agreement
Sentence: Sentence: 6 years 2 months imprisonment to be served in a general regime penal colony, deprivation of the right to engage in activities related to leadership and participation in the work of public organizations for a term of 4 years, with restriction of liberty for a term of 1 year 8 months

Biography

Oleg Postnikov was born in 1965 in Vyazemsky (Khabarovsk Territory). He spent his childhood and youth in Khabarovsk. During his school years, he liked sports and design, as well as collecting stamps and badges. After school, he trained as an assistant locomotive operator. For a while he enjoyed sailing.

From childhood, he read many books of different genres: from detective stories to astronomy textbooks. Reading encouraged him to think about the past, the future and ask questions: why do people fail to achieve peace? Why do people destroy the earth? Are we alone in the vast universe and what is the purpose of life?

By the age of 18, Oleg was addicted to alcohol and drugs, got into a gang, was soon arrested and ended up in prison. After a while, Oleg got to know people who were studying the Bible. They impressed him with their desire to live according to high moral standards, provided evidence of the existence of a Creator and soon Oleg changed his outlook on life, quit smoking and stopped swearing. After his release from prison in 1986, he continued leading a meaningful life and developing his friendship with God.

In 1989, Oleg married Agnessa and the couple moved to Birobidzhan. They raised two children. Oleg has done various jobs; the last 15 years he has worked as a plumber. He is interested in astronomy and biology; reads a lot about discoveries and research in these areas. The couple loves to spend time outdoors and hiking.

The criminal prosecution had a negative impact on the physical and emotional state of the family: they feared wiretapping and surveillance, had trouble sleeping and Agnessa's chronic illnesses worsened.

Prosecution of several family members Elderly

Case History

In the summer of 2024, Oleg Postnikov from Birobidzhan and his wife Agnessa were given a 5.5-year suspended sentence for participating in the activity of an extremist organization and involving others in it. In March 2025, the FSB initiated a second case against the believer, this time charging him with organizing the activity of an extremist organization. In April 2025, the Postnikovs' house was searched. He was placed in a temporary detention facility, and then in a pretrial detention center, where he remained until the verdict was passed. In February 2026, the court sentenced him to 6 years and 2 months in a penal colony with a 4-year deprivation of the right to engage in activity related to leading and participating in the work of public organizations and restriction of freedom for 1 year and 8 months.
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