Case of Minsafin in Kurgan

Case History

Valeriy Minsafin became a defendant in a criminal case in July 2021, when he was suspected of participating in an extremist organization. After the search, Minsafin was detained and taken to the temporary detention facility but soon released. In March 2023, the case against him was dropped. However, in July 2025, the criminal prosecution resumed — the believer was charged, and a recognizance agreement was taken from him.

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    Nikolay Astapov, investigator for particularly important cases of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Kurgan Region, initiates a criminal case under part 1 of article 282.2 of the Criminal Code against 56-year-old Anatoly Isakov, as well as under part 2 of article 282.2 of the Criminal Code against 49-year-old Valery Minsafin.

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    The house of the Minsafin family is searched. Opening the door, Valeriy sees 10 people. The security forces consistently search each room, as well as the basement, bathhouse, summer kitchen, car and land. They confiscate electronic devices, bank cards, flash drives, a printer, Bibles in various translations, a Bible game, an encyclopedia, and personal records.

    From stress, the couple Valeriy's blood pressure rises. The security forces allow Valeriy to eat and pack his things. After that, he is taken to the Investigative Committee for interrogation and sent to the temporary detention facility in Kurgan.

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    Investigator Nikolay Astapov decides to release Valeriy Minsafin from custody due to the lack of grounds for further restriction of his freedom.

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    From the case against Anatoly Isakov, materials against Valery Minsafin and unidentified persons are singled out — the Investigative Committee sees in them signs of participation in the activities of an extremist organization.

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    The case against Valery Minsafin has been dismissed. He was cleared of charges. The investigation into the case of Anatoly Isakov continues.

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    It becomes known that the criminal prosecution against Valery Minsafin has been resumed. He is charged with participating in the activities of an extremist organization.

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    Valeriy Minsafin is taken to sign a recognizance agreement.

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