Biography
"The eight law enforcement officers barely fitted in our small one-room apartment, " said Vyacheslav Yudin. The life of the family of a peaceful resident of Vladivostok changed dramatically when their home was raided in September 2025.
Vyacheslav was born in Vladivostok. His father worked as a road safety engineer for the traffic police; his mother worked in the Department of Soil Science at the university. Both are no longer alive.
As a child, Vyacheslav liked sports: he went canoeing with his younger brother. He completed part of a university degree and served in the army.
Vyacheslav asked himself two questions: what is the purpose of life and what is truth? In 1991, he met Jehovah's Witnesses and, with their help, found the answers in the Bible. "I was overjoyed! I fondly remember these happy moments," said Vyacheslav, expressing his feelings. His parents were very happy with the positive changes in the life of their son, who got rid of bad habits and made many friends. Inspired by his example, his father also started reading the Bible.
In 1992, Vyacheslav married Nina, who shares his religious views. They have children from their first marriages. One of Yudin's daughters was widowed during Covid and left with two children. Vyacheslav helps them and loves to spend time with his grandchildren.
Vyacheslav's family met the prosecution with courage. "Nina doesn't lose her joy or the hope that soon the prosecution will end and justice prevail," the believer said.