Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Safronova in Astrakhan

Anna Safronova is in penal colony No. 5 in the Tver region.

Astrakhan Region

Life in prison

The Case of Rumyantsev and Others in Moscow

Sean Pike is in penal colony No. 9 in the Novgorod Region.

Moscow

Prosecutor requested punishment

The Case of Kalinnikova and Potapova in Kurilsk

The prosecutor again asks the judge to give Olga Kalinnikova and Larisa Potapova 5 years and 6 months of suspended sentence, 3 years of probation and 1 year and 6 months of restrictions.

Sakhalin Region

Final statement

The case of Irina Zinina in Vyselki

Irina Zinina makes her final statement. The believer notes: "I know for sure that if I didn't believe in Jehovah God, I wouldn't be standing here."

Krasnodar Territory

Life in prison

The Case of Mareyev and Others in Moscow

Anatoliy Marunov is in the hospital at penal colony No. 1 in Tambov. The conditions in the institution are good: clean, good food, attentive staff. The course of treatment will last 21 days.

Moscow

Detention center

The Case of Proshenkov and Others in Saratov

October 9. The Court of Appeal changes the restriction measure for Mikhail Proshenkov: he is released from the pre-trial detention center and transferred to house arrest.

Saratov Region

Deportation

The Case of Chaykovskiy and others in Moscow

Vardan Zakaryan is being deported to Armenia.

Moscow

Closing arguments for the defense

The Case of Sazonov in Uray

Andrey Sazonov speaks with a debate and makes the final statement. Among those gathered to support the believer was his daughter, who came 1000 kilometers away.

Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area

Final statement

The Case of Tatyana Pasynkova in Mednogorsk

Tatyana Pasynkova makes her final statement.

Karachay-Cherkessia

Closing arguments for the defense

The Case of Brattseva in Razdolnoye

The prosecutor again requested a imprisonment sentence of 6 years and 4 months for the elderly believer. Brattseva also speaks in the debate with her final statement.

Crimea

Final statement

The Case of Rumyantseva in Vyselki

Elena Rumyantseva makes her final statement.

Krasnodar Territory

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Fomin in Cherkessk

Vladimir Fomin is in penal colony No. 8 in the Astrakhan region.

Karachay-Cherkessia

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Rumyantsev and Others in Moscow

Aleksandr Rumyantsev is in penal colony No. 5 in the Kaluga Region. Eduard Sviridov is in penal colony No. 8 in the Republic of Tatarstan.

Moscow

Health risk

Case of Dmitriyev and Sergeechev in Adygeysk

On the eve of the court hearing, Yuriy Sergeechev has a hypertensive crisis. This condition requires medical intervention and peace, but the next day the believer is taken to court. Yuri's wife cannot support him, as she is forced to stay at home due to illness. The defendant's granddaughter and ten…

Adygea

Final statement

The Case of Babayan in Samara

Samvel Babayan makes his final statement.

Samara Region

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Brattseva in Razdolnoye

The day before, Tamara Brattseva underwent a planned operation. The court attaches documents about her state of health.

Crimea

Life in prison

The Case of Mareyev and Others in Moscow

According to available information, Anatoly Marunov was hospitalized and is in Tambov - he was put in a medical unit at one of the penal colonies.

Moscow

Life in prison

The Case of Zhigalov and Kudinov in Sevastopol

Viktor Kudinov is recovering from a difficult transfer process that took almost three months. Immediately after arriving at the colony, his chronic illness worsened. He was provided with medical care, the doctor prescribed semi-bed rest and a diet. There are 35 people in Victor's detachment.…

Crimea

Life in prison

The Case of Terebilov in Kostroma

Dmitriy Terebilov is held in strict conditions (SUS). There are 6 people in the cell. At the moment, the believer does not have the opportunity to call his wife, they communicate by letters. Dmitriy works — he assembles transformers. In his spare time, he reads the Bible, which he borrowed from the…

Kostroma Region

Life in prison

The Case of Martynov and Others in Irkutsk

Mikhail Moish and Sergey Kostoev undergo a medical examination at the Regional Tuberculosis Hospital No. 1 in Krasnoyarsk, where they were transferred from the Tuvan penal colony. The stage took more than a week, with stops in Kyzyl and Abakan for 3-4 days. Kosteev is in the cardiology department,…

Irkutsk Region

Life in prison

The Case of Parfenovich and Gerashchenko in Krasnogvardeyskoye

Sergey Parfenovich is still in a chamber-type room (PKT). The cell is relatively clean. From time to time he is transferred to a punishment cell (SHIZO). Every day the believer is taken for an hour-long walk. He tries to maintain his health and does exercises. Sergey has the opportunity to receive…

Crimea

Life in prison

The Case of Serebryakov in Moscow

Aleksandr applied for employment in the canteen, but there are no vacancies there yet. The colony does not provide other opportunities to work. The believer still cannot call his wife, despite repeated appeals. He only receives emails and tries to respond to them. The barracks are warm, there is hot…

Moscow

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Andreyev and Others in Yaroslavskiy

Boris Andreyev is in penal colony No. 8 in the Amur Region.

Primorye Territory

Prosecutor requested punishment

Case of Lepskiy in Vyselki

The prosecutor asks the court to sentence Lepsky to 2 years probation with restriction of liberty for 6 months and a probation period of 2 years.

Krasnodar Territory

Prosecutor requested punishment

The Case of Babayan in Samara

The prosecution asks the court to send Samvel Babayan to a colony for 8 years. 27 people who want to support the defendant are allowed to the hearing - a large courtroom is allocated for this. The believer is happy to see his friends, but his physical condition still causes him suffering.

Samara Region

The case of Bashabayev and Others in Saratov

The prosecutor reads out the charge, Anton Bashabayev, Aleksey Vasilyev and Aleksey Efremov express their attitude towards him. They draw attention to the fact that the practice of the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses cannot be a sign of extremist activity according to the decision of the Plenum of…

Saratov Region

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Redozubov and Others in Vladivostok

Yuriy Redozubov is in penal colony No. 8 in the Amur Region.

Primorye Territory

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Rumyantsev and Others in Moscow

Aleksandr Rumyantsev and Sean Pike are in the process of being transferred.

Moscow

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Lebed in Moscow

Two prosecution witnesses are being questioned. One of them says that he saw Nadezhda twice - in the fall of 2018 and in the spring of 2019. According to him, there were no threats from her, she did not humiliate his human dignity and did not cause him any harm. He also confirms that he did not hear…

Moscow

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case in Kingisepp

Aleksey Morozov and Andrey Khabrik explain that they simply profess their faith as private citizens. According to them, peaceful religious practice is mistakenly interpreted as a crime.

Leningrad Region

Life in prison

The Case of Aliyev and Others in Birobidzhan

Dmitry Zagulin, Valery Kriger and Sergey Shulyarenko are feeling well. If necessary, they receive medical care and medicines in a timely manner. According to Dmitriy, he tries to wake up according to Birobidzhan time (at 04:00 am local time), does exercises, and goes to the library on weekends.…

Jewish Autonomous Area

Prosecutor requested punishment

The Case of Rumyantseva in Vyselki

The prosecution asks the court to impose a two-year suspended sentence on the believer.

Krasnodar Territory

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case in Kingisepp

Testimony is given by Sergey Ryabokon, Igor Zhmyrev and Miroslav Sabodash. They emphasize that they are not representatives of any legal entity, and the motivating factor of all their actions was love for people, and not the desire to incite religious hatred or undermine the constitutional order.…

Leningrad Region

House arrest

Case of Murtuzov and Others in Moscow

The Chertanovsky District Court released Liliana Korol from the pre-trial detention center and placed her under house arrest. "The gravity of the charges," the court points out, "is not an unconditional and sufficient basis for the continuation of detention." At the meeting on the extension of the…

Moscow

Court of Appeal

The Case of Krushevskiy and Artamonov in Birobidzhan

The Court of the Jewish Autonomous Region upholds the sentence to Artamonov and Krushevsky. The decision comes into force.

Jewish Autonomous Area

Life in prison

The Case of Moiseyev and Others in Gukovo

There is information that Aleksey Dyadkin was transferred to strict conditions of detention.

Rostov Region

Court of Appeal

The Case of Starikov and Others in Konakovo

By the decision of the Tver Regional Court, the guilty verdict comes into force - the believers will go to a colony for 6 years. 25 listeners out of about 60 who came to support the defendants, who participate in the hearing via video conference from the pre-trial detention center, are allowed to…

Tver Region

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Brattseva in Razdolnoye

The interrogation of linguistic expert Natalia Segal is taking place via video conferencing. After analyzing the telephone conversation between Brattseva and her friend, the expert concluded that, consoling a seriously ill person, the believer "played the role of a communicative leader." When asked…

Crimea

Life in prison

The Case of Kupriyanskiy and Others in Kursk

It becomes known that Nikolai Kupriyansky has been transferred to strict conditions of detention.

Kursk Region

Final statement

The Case of Ogoreva in Mednogorskiy

"If my dad were alive, he would be proud of me, because I am not standing before the court for a bad case, but for my faith in God." Svetlana Ogoreva makes her final statement.

Karachay-Cherkessia

Detention center

The Case of Ursu in Dzhankoy

After 10 days of quarantine, Viktor Ursu is placed in a double cell. The believer has normal relations with prisoners and pre-trial detention center staff. Viktor is feeling well. Daily walks help him in this, during which he enjoys the fresh air and sun, admires the sky. The man is worried about…

Crimea

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Khamatshin in Chelyabinsk

Maksim Khamatshin is in penal colony No. 11 for the Chelyabinsk Region.

Chelyabinsk Region

Life in prison

The Case of Derendyaev and Others in Izhevsk

The conditions of detention of Maksim Derendyaev remain difficult - there is still no change of clothes, despite repeated appeals to his superiors. The issue with the receipt of letters has not been resolved: for a month there have been no paper letters and one and a half electronic ones. The…

Udmurtia

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Anufriev and Others in Kstovo

The prosecutor brings charges, the defendants express their disagreement with it and do not plead guilty.

Nizhegorod Region

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Babayan in Samara

Samvel Babayan testifies. He emphasizes that the charge is based solely on his religious affiliation which is not prohibited by law. The believer states: "I am charged with conducting Christian meetings for worship — they are ordinary religious practice, and the fact that they are held in a certain…

Samara Region

Final statement

The Case of Novoseletskaya in Vyselki

"I am accused of a very serious crime - extremism, undermining the constitutional order, inciting hatred. But not a single material presented in court confirms that I had such motives or actions against a person or the state"? Natalia said in her final statement.

Krasnodar Territory

Life in prison

The Case of Serebryakov in Moscow

Aleksandr Serebryakov had an extended visit from his wife. It was a great joy for the couple: they had not seen each other for 2 years. There are 30 other people in the unit with the believer. The food in the colony is modest, but acceptable. It is not possible to call relatives. Aleksandr receives…

Moscow

Life in prison

The Case of Vlasov in Prokopyevsk

Vlasov's state of health is satisfactory, his dental problems are being solved gradually: in August, his front teeth were treated, and for the treatment of permanent teeth, permission is needed to take the believer outside the colony. There are 80 prisoners in the detachment, who are accommodated in…

Kemerovo Region

Life in prison

The Case of Chagan in Tolyatti

Aleksandr Chagan works in the sewing workshop; he rarely receives a salary and only a very small amount. In the medical unit he is given the necessary medication to lower his blood pressure, but he has to borrow a blood pressure monitor from another prisoner. Aleksandr loves to play sports — he does…

Samara Region

Life in prison

The Case of Zhigalov and Kudinov in Sevastopol

Sergey Zhigalov lives in a room for eight. Instead of bunks there are beds; no one smokes inside. All cellmates work, so they go to bed early. Sergey has a respectful and friendly relationship with them. Sergey works in a team of handymen, and on September 1 he began training as a baker. After his…

Crimea

Life in prison

The Case of Maletskov and Chaplykina in Novosibirsk

Since July, Marina Chaplykina has been working in the sewing workshop 6 days a week. Working hours are set until 5:00 p.m., but they are often extended to 8:00 p.m. if prisoners do not succeed in completing the assigned work. On Sundays, the believer is required to participate in cleaning and taking…

Novosibirsk Region

Life in prison

The Case of Martynov and Others in Irkutsk

On August 19, Yaroslav Kalin was taken for examination of his injured knee to the Regional Tuberculosis Hospital No 1 in Krasnoyarsk. Relatives are worried because since then they have had no contact with him. Since July, Kalin has been in acute pain, but an operation has only been tentatively…

Irkutsk Region

Detention center

The Case of Pushkov and Others in Tomsk

Vladimir Pushkov and his wife Aysulu are having a hard time being separated from each other. Reading the Bible and walks help them to stay positive. Vladimir does exercises and keeps his cell clean. Aysulu does breathing exercises and takes medications prescribed by the doctor, as she suffers from…

Tomsk Region

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of the Syrykhs in Kaltan

September 16. Vitaliy Syrykh asks for the recusal of Judge Semerikov, who early passed a verdict in a similar case in Kaltan. The believer notes that the same testimonies of witnesses for the prosecution, as well as religious expert studies, containing the same research and similar conclusions, are used as…

Kemerovo Region

Detention center

The Case of Pushkov and Others in Tomsk

September 20. The investigator denies Yevgeniy Dodolin's mother calls and visits to her son. In the detention center, he undergoes medical examination and is given some medicines. Despite the difficulties, he remains friendly. There are five other people with him in the cell and they have a good relationship.

Tomsk Region

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Zhigalov and Kudinov in Sevastopol

Viktor Kudinov is in penal colony No. 7 in the Kostroma Region.

Crimea

Life in prison

The Case of Ananin in Belovo

Sergey Ananin remains on bed rest, but his physical condition is stable. Relations with prisoners and the administration of the penal colony are friendly. Through letters and calls, Sergey tries to support his wife, whose father is in a hospice. The believer expresses his deep gratitude to his…

Kemerovo Region

Life in prison

The Case of Derendyaev and Others in Izhevsk

Sergey Ashikhmin is in the process of being transferred.

Udmurtia

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Makhnev and Kuzin in Kaluga

Kuzin's 88-year-old mother is interrogated. She says: "Dima is an exemplary son for me, whom one can only dream of, attentive, ready to do everything for me. After a major operation, I became a disabled person of group II, I have many chronic illnesses, and I have a very big memory problem. All this…

Kaluga Region

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Brattseva in Razdolnoye

Investigator Yakov Merkulov, who opened a case against Tamara Brattseva, is interrogated. He denies that he put pressure on witnesses during interrogations, but admits that some of them later retracted their testimony. Judge Maria Bedritskaya dismisses the defense's questions about the decision of…

Crimea

Detention center

The Case of Proshenkov and Others in Saratov

The court of appeal changes the preventive measure for Akelin, Ombysh and Kazakov to house arrest. Proshenkov remains in pretrial detention until October 28. The appeal of the appointed lawyer against the preventive measure for the believer was received by the court on September 11, but it has not…

Saratov Region

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The case of Ushakov and Others in Vyselki

The interrogation of the linguistic expert Ryadchikova continues via video conferencing. The defense notes that some of the transcripts referred to by the expert are absent in the case, and the content of the available materials does not correspond to the conclusions of the examination. Ryadchikova…

Krasnodar Territory

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Yeritsyan and Others in Novocherkassk

Gevorg Yeritsyan is in penal colony No. 5 for the Kirov Region.

Rostov Region

Final statement

The Case of Kovadnev and Others in Komsomolsk-on-Amur

Four believers give their final statement.

Khabarovsk Territory

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Brattseva in Razdolnoye

Interrogation of religious expert Olga Griva. The defense challenges the expert due to the lack of documents confirming her qualifications, but the court rejects the motion. The expert does not give clear answers to the questions of the defense, and in cases where it is difficult to answer, the…

Crimea

Court of Appeal

The Case of Lelikov in Krasnodar

The Krasnodar Territory Court withdraws the case from consideration and returns it to the court of first instance to resolve violations.

Krasnodar Territory

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Ershov in Shadrinsk

Two witnesses, women, one of whom is 84 years old, are being questioned. To all questions, she answers that she does not remember anything. The second witness does not understand what exactly the Supreme Court banned in 2017, what is the difference between LRO and religion. During the period imputed…

Kurgan Region

Court of Appeal

The Case of Shiyan and Matveeva in Lesosibirsk

The court appoints a forensic medical examination in order to determine the severity of Andrey Shiyan's illnesses. The hearing was postponed until the results of the examination are received.

Krasnoyarsk Territory

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Safronova in Astrakhan

Anna Safronova is in the process of relocation.

Astrakhan Region

Detention center

The Case of Babayan in Samara

Samvel Babayan's health condition is not improving — he suffers from hypertension; he was examined and diagnosed with multiple internal conditions. This affects his emotional well-being: due to apathy, at times he finds it difficult to get out of bed in the morning. Samvel finds comfort in the…

Samara Region

Life in prison

The Case of Moiseyev and Others in Gukovo

Aleksey Dyadkin receives letters of support from different parts of the world. One day a prisoner asked if he had letters from Norway, a country he had dreamed of visiting all his life. To his surprise, Aleksey showed him several letters and postcards that he had received from there. The believer…

Rostov Region

Life in prison

The Case of Kupriyanskiy and Others in Kursk

Nikolay Kupriyanskiy struggled during his transfer, but quickly recovered after arriving at the penal colony. Now he works in a building repair team. In his free time, he plays the guitar and does sports. The believer is strengthened by reading the Bible and letters from all over the world.…

Kursk Region

Court of Cassation

The Case of Yeritsyan and Others in Novocherkassk

The 4th Court of Cassation of General Jurisdiction in Krasnodar upholds the verdict. Yeritsyan and Khachaturyan remain in the penal colonies.

Rostov Region

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Safronova in Astrakhan

September 2. Anna Safronova is in the process of being transferred to another penal colony, which has become a difficult ordeal for her. Her long-awaited visit from her son fell through. Anna was informed about the transfer during working hours, giving her 1.5 hours to pack. The prisoners who lived with her in…

Astrakhan Region

Life in prison

Case of Zhukov and Others in Sevastopol

Vladimir Sakada is not receiving letters for over 2 months already. The believer finds emotional support in speaking with his wife on the phone.

Crimea

Final statement

The Case of Neverov and Others in Saransk

Ivan Neverov gives his final statement.

Mordovia

Final statement

The Case of Yuliya Pasynkova in Mednogorskiy

Yuliya Pasynkova gives her final statement.

Karachay-Cherkessia

Detention center

Case of Dmitriyev and Sergeechev in Adygeysk

Yuriy Sergeechev complains of worsening health problems and trouble sleeping. According to the defendant, samples for diagnosis were taken, medical documents about his health condition were collected and are being prepared for his hospitalization. Yuriy cannot read the Bible, was taken away to be…

Adygea

Detention center

The Case of Anufriev and Others in Kstovo

Oksana Mikholap continues to receive letters of emotional support, which earns her the respect of her cellmates. Once, seeing the volume of correspondence, they asked in surprise: "Are they all just for you? You really have good friends!" There are now 17 people in the cell where Oksana is being…

Nizhegorod Region

Life in prison

The Case of Polosenko and Others in Samara

Sergey Polosenko, Denis Kuzyanin, Nikolay Vasiliyev and Aram Danielyan are respected in the penal colony. They conscientiously work in the sewing workshop. Others in their unit notice their self-control. The believers are given their letters, but with a significant delay. The medical unit supplies…

Samara Region

Detention center

The Case of Proshenkov and Others in Saratov

The believers are in quarantine cells. Mikhail Proshenkov and Aleksandr Akelin have already received letters from their relatives. Proshenkov has pain in his joints, and to relieve the pain, he massages his legs. He developed a tremor due to the stress he suffered during the search; his body still…

Saratov Region

House arrest

The Case of Repin and Others in Ozersk

Igor Smolnikov applies to the Ozersk City Court for permission to leave the apartment three times a week for 2 hours to care for his seriously ill sister, who lives separately. The court refuses. Moreover, he was not notified of the court hearing in advance.

Chelyabinsk Region

Life in prison

The Case of Vlasov in Prokopyevsk

The penal colony supplied Andrey Vlasov with items stipulated by his individual rehabilitation program as a disabled person: two crutches with elbow support, orthopedic shoes and trousers, a recliner chair, as well as rope supports and handrails for the bed, which, unfortunately, cannot be attached.…

Kemerovo Region

Life in prison

The Case of Andreyev and Others in Yaroslavskiy

Conditions of detention for Anatoliy Li are generally satisfactory. He tries to remain active and participates in the cultural life of the institution, for example, he sang songs and played the guitar at a concert organized by the penal colony administration. The believer keeps in touch with his…

Primorye Territory

Detention center

The Case of Anufriev and Others in Kstovo

Andrey Mikholap remains in a special unit, in a two-person cell. The attitude of his cellmate and the staff of the pretrial detention center is respectful. Vladimir Anufriev is now being held in a two-person cell. There is hot water; from the window you can see the forest and the sun. Out of respect…

Nizhegorod Region

Final statement

The Case of Gaytur in Kurgan

In her final statement, Anastasiya says that as a child she became acquainted with Bible teachings and began to attend meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses. She notes: "After 29 years I would simply be saturated with extremism if it was there. No doubt, I would speak differently, behave differently, live…

Kurgan Region

Life in prison

The Case of Maletskov and Chaplykina in Novosibirsk

In mid-August, Maletskov spent 5 days in a punishment cell: according to Valeriy, prohibited items were planted on him, which were then found during an inspection. Since August 20, the believer has been held under strict conditions. He receives letters of support irregularly — for the entire time in…

Novosibirsk Region

Detention center

The Case of Pushkov and Others in Tomsk

Anton Novopashin is transferred to solitary confinement. According to the believer, the cell is very small — about 2 by 2 meters. He has all necessary things with him. It is cold in the cell and there is no hot water but before the transfer he managed to receive warm clothes.

Tomsk Region

Prosecutor requested punishment

The Case of Sazonov in Uray

September 1. The prosecutor requests a fine of 1.3 million rubles for Andrey Sazonov. At the same time, the prosecutor notes that the defendant is described as a good family man, a trusted leader, and a competent specialist. During the closing arguments, the believer says: "Neither the preliminary investigation…

Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Dmitriyev and Sergeechev in Adygeysk

The defense filed a motion for Aleksey Dmitriev to see a traumatologist for his swollen knee. The court refuses, explaining that the medical unit of the pretrial detention center can provide assistance and, if necessary, send the accused to a state hospital.

Adygea

Life in prison

The Case of Chaykovskiy and others in Moscow

Yuriy Chernyshev continues to work in the sewing workshop. The believer remains cheerful. Every week he receives 6-8 letters of support. Yuriy still has problems with his sight, but he cannot be examined by a specialist — there are no specialist doctors in the institution. Relatives provide him with…

Moscow

Life in prison

The Case of Martynov and Others in Irkutsk

On July 9, when Yaroslav Kalin was doing electrical work at the medical unit, he dislocated his knee — this is a recurrence of a previous injury (meniscus tear). They administered painkillers, gave him crutches and he was temporarily released from work. A consultation with a traumatologist in a…

Irkutsk Region

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Ursu in Dzhankoy

Viktor Ursu was transferred to the Simferopol pretrial detention center.

Crimea

Life in prison

The Case of Yakovlev in Sosnovoborsk

According to Yuriy Yakovlev, letters started coming quite rarely: if previously he received 5-7 letters a day, now they pass on barely one a month. Friends come to visit Yuriy. However, even such short visits are approved extremely rarely. The penal colony sometimes holds open days: visitors are…

Krasnoyarsk Territory

Life in prison

The Case of Zhigalov and Kudinov in Sevastopol

Viktor Kudinov is still in the process of being transferred to a penal colony. He spent almost two months in detention center No. 1 in the Samara Region.

Crimea

Court of Cassation

The Case of Gumenyuk in Korsakov

The Panel of Judges of the Ninth Court of Cassation (Vladivostok) denies Roman Gumenyuk's appeal against the guilty verdict .

Sakhalin Region

Prosecutor requested punishment

The Case of Novoseletskaya in Vyselki

The prosecutor requests for Natalya Novoseletskaya a 2-year suspended sentence with a probation period of 2.5 years.

Krasnodar Territory

Life in prison

The Case of Aliyev and Others in Birobidzhan

Alam Aliyev is again held in strict conditions after being held in a punishment cell. For the entire time of his imprisonment, he has already spent 140 days in the punishment cell. He continues to be bothered by pain in his legs. The medications help a little, thanks to which Alam manages to sleep.

Jewish Autonomous Area

Life in prison

The Case of Aliyev and Others in Birobidzhan

Dmitriy Zagulin, Sergey Shulyarenko and Valeriy Kriger regularly receive parcels, letters of support and necessary medicines. The administration of the institution treats believers with respect

Jewish Autonomous Area

Life in prison

The Case of Martynov and Others in Irkutsk

Sergey Kosteyev is in a cell with two other prisoners. He has only one set of clothes, so after washing them he has to dry them on himself. Kosteyev expects that soon the heating will be turned on in the colony, the cell will be warm, and he will be able to dry his clothes on the radiator. There is…

Irkutsk Region

Life in prison

The Case of Gerasimov in Kazan

On the first floor of the barracks, where the believer is kept, there are 50 people. Aleksey works in the sewing workshop. He gets on fine with other prisoners. Gerasimov has a Bible. During the past month, letters have been arriving with a significant delay. There are two telephones in the yard.…

Tatarstan

Life in prison

The Case of Gobozev and Potapov in Votkinsk

Sergey Gobozev is in the pension unit, due to his age. Prisoners get up at 6 a.m.; lights out — 10 p.m. They cannot lie down during the day and only sit on metal stools. According to Sergey, it is cold in the unit: the heating is not on yet, and a winter jacket has not yet been issued, so he keeps…

Udmurtia

Life in prison

The Case of Tsikunov in Kaltan

Upon his arrival at the penal colony, almost all of the believer's personal belongings were taken away: thermal underwear, pens and notebooks. He has no spoon and has to use a crust of bread to eat. Both pairs of his glasses have been broken. Also, Tsikunov does not have a Bible. Letters are…

Kemerovo Region