The case of Ushakova in Vyselki

Case History

Irina Ushakova from the village of Vyselki became a defendant in the criminal case two years after the arrest of her husband, Vitaliy. The spouses' house was searched twice in one week. In February 2024, the Investigative Committee accused Irina of "participating in religious sermons." They took from her a written undertaking not to leave. In October, the case went to court. Irina was sentenced to two years suspended in July 2025.

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