The case of Serebryakov in Moscow

Case History

In August 2022, the court found Aleksandr Serebryakov guilty of extremism because of his faith and sentenced him to 6 years probation. A year later, he was again prosecuted for his beliefs. The security forces again invaded his house, the believer was arrested. This time, Serebryakov was accused of financing the activities of an extremist organization. He is charged with actions committed from 2018 to 2019, when he was already accused under another article.

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    Search Temporary detention facility Detention center Case initiated Interrogation Art. 282.3 (1)
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    Detention center

    Aleksandr Serebryakov is placed in pre-trial detention center No. 7 in Moscow, where he was already held after a search as part of the first criminal case in 2021.

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    Detention center Transfer of a prisoner

    It becomes known that Aleksandr Serebryakov was transferred to pre-trial detention center No. 5 Vodnik. He can write letters.

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    Detention center Letters

    Aleksandr Serebryakov is being held in a 10-bed cell with 12 other prisoners. He does not have his own bed. Food in the pre-trial detention center is scarce, it is cold in the cell. The believer goes for walks, runs and strength exercises.

    Although the letters come to Alexander late, in 3 weeks he received 36 of them. The believer also has a New Testament. All this helps him to maintain a positive attitude.

    As part of the first criminal case, Serebryakov was already held in the Vodnik pre-trial detention center, so some employees remember him well and treat him with respect.

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    Detention center Letters

    The believer is in a cell where 11 people are kept, now he has his own bed. The chamber itself is warm. Relations with cellmates and the administration of the pre-trial detention center are even.

    Alexander is worried about separation from his wife. However, he is glad to be able to receive letters from her. Also, the believer draws strength from reading the Bible.

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    Detention center Letters

    Prisoners treat Alexander with respect, among them he is the oldest. He receives parcels from family and friends, so he has everything he needs. He has already received more than 1000 letters and tries to answer all of them. It is more convenient to do this when a return envelope with stamps is attached to the letter.

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    Case went to court

    The criminal case against Aleksandr Serebryakov is submitted to the Savyolovsky District Court of Moscow and transferred to Judge Olga Karamysheva.

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    Detention center

    Aleksandr is being held in a cell with 5 other detainees, mostly young people. According to Serebryakov, one of them prepares delicious dishes for everyone from available products.

    The believer continues to receive letters of support, mostly by e-mail.

    Aleksandr misses his mother and wife Irina. He is grateful to his friends who support his wife.

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    Detention center Transfer of a prisoner

    It becomes known that Aleksandr Serebryakov has been transferred to pre-trial detention center No. 4 "Medved" in Moscow.

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    Detention center Letters

    Aleksandr is being held in a 4-bed cell in a quarantine unit. He assesses his state of health as satisfactory. Recently, the believer had an appointment with a therapist, who gave him the necessary medicines. Alexander does not always have the opportunity to walk. He does physical exercises right in the cell.

    The staff of the pre-trial detention center treat Serebryakov with respect due to the fact that Jehovah's Witnesses, who were and are being held in this detention center, have proven themselves well.

    Despite the long imprisonment, the believer tries to notice the positive: after being transferred from one pre-trial detention center to another, all things are safe, there is a Bible, he received about 1400 letters. In addition, his wife received permission from the judge for two visits, so Aleksandr is looking forward to meeting his wife Irina.

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