Life in prison

Found: 152

Safronova Anna
находится в процессе этапирования
Sentence: 6 years
(until August 2027)
Transfer of a prisoner
September 2. Anna Safronova is in pre-trial detention center No. 2 in the Stavropol Territory.
Torture conditions in detention
In Zelenokumsk, the temperature exceeds 30 degrees making conditions in the penal colony, where Anna is located, especially difficult. The scorching sun heats the barracks to such an extent that it becomes hotter inside than outside. Prisoners periodically lose consciousness from heat exhaustion. Moreover, they were given summer uniforms only at the end of July. Difficulties do not deprive Anna of her joy: she draws friendly caricatures, makes crosswords, and every day answers letters that come regularly and in large numbers (although there are problems with receiving registered items). Food in the penal colony is scarce, but friends take care of Anna, passing on everything she needs, which she really appreciates.
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Danielyan Aram
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 7 years
(until December 2028)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Sergey Polosenko, Denis Kuzyanin, Nikolay Vasilyev and Aram Danielyan are respected in the colony. They conscientiously work in the sewing industry. Neighbors in the squad note their self-control. Letters to believers arrive, but with a significant delay. Polosenko in the medical unit is given the medicines necessary to lower blood pressure. Vasilyev is still not receiving the necessary treatment. Despite this, he, like other believers, tries to maintain a positive attitude. The believer is grateful to his friends who support his mother during this difficult time: she lives in a rural area, far from the place of her son's imprisonment, and only thanks to their help she can come to visit him. In October, Nikolay plans to start distance learning at the university in the field of psychology.
Penalty
Danielyan, and a few days later Polosenko and Kuzyanin, were placed in a punishment cell. Aram was reprimanded for bringing a book to his workplace to pass the time — there are no orders at the sewing factory where he works.
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Kuzyanin Denis
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 7 years
(until November 2028)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Sergey Polosenko, Denis Kuzyanin, Nikolay Vasilyev and Aram Danielyan are respected in the colony. They conscientiously work in the sewing industry. Neighbors in the squad note their self-control. Letters to believers arrive, but with a significant delay. Polosenko in the medical unit is given the medicines necessary to lower blood pressure. Vasilyev is still not receiving the necessary treatment. Despite this, he, like other believers, tries to maintain a positive attitude. The believer is grateful to his friends who support his mother during this difficult time: she lives in a rural area, far from the place of her son's imprisonment, and only thanks to their help she can come to visit him. In October, Nikolay plans to start distance learning at the university in the field of psychology.
Penalty
Danielyan, and a few days later Polosenko and Kuzyanin, were placed in a punishment cell. Aram was reprimanded for bringing a book to his workplace to pass the time — there are no orders at the sewing factory where he works.
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Polosenko Sergey
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 7 years
(until November 2028)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Sergey Polosenko, Denis Kuzyanin, Nikolay Vasilyev and Aram Danielyan are respected in the colony. They conscientiously work in the sewing industry. Neighbors in the squad note their self-control. Letters to believers arrive, but with a significant delay. Polosenko in the medical unit is given the medicines necessary to lower blood pressure. Vasilyev is still not receiving the necessary treatment. Despite this, he, like other believers, tries to maintain a positive attitude. The believer is grateful to his friends who support his mother during this difficult time: she lives in a rural area, far from the place of her son's imprisonment, and only thanks to their help she can come to visit him. In October, Nikolay plans to start distance learning at the university in the field of psychology.
Penalty
Danielyan, and a few days later Polosenko and Kuzyanin, were placed in a punishment cell. Aram was reprimanded for bringing a book to his workplace to pass the time — there are no orders at the sewing factory where he works.
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Vasiliyev Nikolay
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 7 years
(until November 2028)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Sergey Polosenko, Denis Kuzyanin, Nikolay Vasilyev and Aram Danielyan are respected in the colony. They conscientiously work in the sewing industry. Neighbors in the squad note their self-control. Letters to believers arrive, but with a significant delay. Polosenko in the medical unit is given the medicines necessary to lower blood pressure. Vasilyev is still not receiving the necessary treatment. Despite this, he, like other believers, tries to maintain a positive attitude. The believer is grateful to his friends who support his mother during this difficult time: she lives in a rural area, far from the place of her son's imprisonment, and only thanks to their help she can come to visit him. In October, Nikolay plans to start distance learning at the university in the field of psychology.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
In the colony, where four believers are held, there are serious problems with medical care. Nikolay Vasilyev is not yet receiving the necessary treatment due to a chronic illness. The basic living needs of prisoners are met. They regularly receive parcels and letters, and there is an opportunity to buy food in the colony's store.
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Vlasov Andrey
ИК № 3 по Новосибирской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until May 2028)
Believers with a disability
The colony provided Andrey Vlasov with items provided for by the individual rehabilitation program for a disabled person: two crutches with support under the elbow, orthopedic shoes and trousers, a chair-chair, as well as rope supports and handrails for the bed, which, unfortunately, have nothing to attach to. Special handrails are installed in the bathroom, taking into account its needs. The believer was given two wheelchairs — a stroller and a room wheelchair. It is difficult to use the walking boat, since Andrey cannot go outside on it on his own. The believer is grateful to the administration for the items provided.
Believers with a disability
Andrey Vlasov remains bedbound due to his chronic illness. He has problems with his blood pressure which can be controlled to some extent by medication. He also needs dental care. Out of respect for Andrey, the administration staff and other prisoners try not to use obscene language when talking to him. They often call him by his first name and patronymic or simply "Valerich". In his free time, he plays chess and solves crosswords. Recently, Andrey had an extended visit with his wife.
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Li Anatoliy
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 5 months
(until March 2028)
Other
Conditions of detention for Anatoliy Lee are generally satisfactory. He tries to remain active and participates in the cultural life of the institution, for example, he performed songs with a guitar at a concert organized by the colony administration. The believer keeps in touch with his loved ones: he regularly communicates on the phone with his wife and mother. Letters are received, with the exception of those sent from abroad.
Other
After two months in the colony, Anatoliy Lee gets a three-day visit with his wife. According to his wife, he looks cheerful and jokes. Recently, Anatoliy was transferred to a room where repairs were made. The man works in a sewing workshop and has established himself as a responsible worker. A believer has the opportunity to read the Bible. He is supported by letters from friends and family.
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Maletskov Valeriy
ИК № 3 по Новосибирской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until March 2029)
Punishment cell
In mid-August, Maletskov spent 5 days in a punishment cell: according to Valery, prohibited items were planted on him, which were then found during the check. Since August 20, the believer has been held in strict conditions. He receives letters of support irregularly — for the entire time in the colony, he was given only about 50 letters. Emails don't get through. Recently, Valeriy had his first long date with his wife.
Other
Valeriy has good relations with other prisoners. He regularly calls his wife, son and mother. The believer misses home and loved ones. He recently got a short visit with his family.
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Chernyshev Yuriy
ИК № 3 по Смоленской области
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until October 2027)
Other
Yuriy Chernyshev continues to work in the sewing industry. The believer remains cheerful. Every week he receives 6-8 letters of support. Yuriy still has vision problems, but he cannot be examined by a specialist - there are no specialized doctors in the institution. Relatives donate the necessary medicines, including to control blood pressure.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Yuriy Chernyshev is valued as an employee, and the administration treats him with respect. Recently, the believer's eyesight has deteriorated: one eye has become difficult to see, which is why Yuriy temporarily cannot read. An ophthalmologist rarely appears in the colony, but the believer has the opportunity to receive parcels with the necessary medicines.
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Kalin Yaroslav
ИК № 31 по Красноярскому краю
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Restriction of the right to medical care
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 Krasnoyarsk hospital was scheduled for August 15. However, the day before, he was told that the trip was canceled, since he was not on the list. A new appointment was made for September 19.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
After a long stay in the pre-trial detention center, Yaroslav Kalin is gradually adapting to the new conditions in the colony. Recently he saw his wife. The problem with receiving letters has not yet been resolved. Yaroslav's physical health requires attention. He has vision problems, but there is no ophthalmologist in the colony. Also, the believer needs qualified assistance from an orthopedic dentist.
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Kudinov Viktor
находится в процессе этапирования
Sentence: 6 years
(until October 2030)
Transfer of a prisoner
Viktor Kudinov is still in the process of being transferred to a penal colony. He spent almost two months in pre-trial detention center No. 1 in the Samara Region.
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Yakovlev Yuriy
ИК № 31 по Красноярскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 2 months
(until May 2027)
Letters
According to Yuri Yakovlev, letters began to come extremely rarely: if earlier he received 5-7 letters a day, now they transmit barely one a month. Friends come to visit Yuriy. However, even such short-term visits are approved extremely rarely. The colony sometimes holds open days: visitors are given a tour of the institution, given the opportunity to personally communicate with prisoners over a cup of tea. Yuriy applied for participation more than once, but was always rejected for various reasons.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
In June, Yuriy was taken to Regional Tuberculosis Hospital No 1; there it turned out that his teeth had not been completely extracted (there is no X-ray in the penal colony). His treatment is continuing and he is being prepared for dental prosthetics; he has been waiting for this procedure for six months. It has been postponed till fall. The believer does not lose heart. He has developed good relations with the prisoners who are in the same room with him. So far, he has received only 8 letters.
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Kosteyev Sergey
ИК № 4 по Республике Тыва
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Letters
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 only cold water in the unit. Once a week he can take a shower.
Elderly
Nikolay Martynov, despite his retirement age, decided to volunteer for work and was sent to the carpentry workshop. Aleksey Solnechny tries to find positive aspects in his circumstances, for example, the opportunity to receive dental care. Currently, his work is keeping the territory of his unit clean. Recently he had a long visit from his wife. Sergey Kosteyev, who suffers from coronary heart disease and high blood pressure, sometimes has nosebleeds.
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Gerasimov Aleksey
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 6 years
(until October 2029)
Other
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. Prisoners can call their relatives twice a week according to schedule.
Transfer of a prisoner
Aleksey Gerasimov is in penal colony No. 12 in Mordovia. There he will serve the term appointed by the court. You can write letters to the believer.
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Tsikunov Aleksandr
ИК № 40 по Кемеровской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until November 2030)
Other
Upon arrival at the colony, almost all of the believer's personal belongings were taken away: thermal underwear, pens, notebooks. He has no spoon, he has to eat with a crust of bread. Both pairs of glasses broke. Also, Tsikunov does not have a Bible. Letters are strictly censored, they are issued with a delay. The believer works at the sewing industry for 12 hours a day, 6 days a week with a break of 20 minutes. He has free time only on Sundays (1-1.5 hours). Recently, the first date with his wife Elena took place.
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Bitusov Yevgeniy
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until November 2028)
Other
Yevgeniy Bitusov has not solved his problem with dental treatment for several months. He needs urgent dental care because the temporary filling has fallen out and the nerve has become exposed. Yevgeniy also complains of kidney pain, he was given the necessary medications. Recently, the believer was transferred to another group, where the atmosphere is calmer.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Yevgeniy Bitusov spends most of his time at work. There are 90 people in his squad. It is cool in the barracks, the prisoners smoke, which creates certain difficulties for the believer. The attitude of the administration is satisfactory. Yevgeniy worries about his relatives, who live in a private house, and are deprived of his help in solving everyday issues. In addition, his wife has a disabled mother and a child in her care. Recently, Yevgeniy and Nadezhda had a date.
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Bukin Vladimir
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 4 months
(until June 2029)
Other
Vladimir Bukin notes that the food has become better compared to last year. He devotes his only day off on Sunday to reading and answering letters from friends and acquaintances. She keeps in touch with her loved ones regularly. The believer is waiting for dental treatment.
Other
Vladimir works in the sewing workshop 6 days a week. For his conscientious work he was granted an additional visit from his wife.
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Suvorov Danil
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 6 years
(until April 2026)
Punishment cell
Danil regularly receives parcels. Together with him, 50 people are kept in the barracks. The believer works in a sewing workshop, and he is praised for his conscientious attitude to work. A few months ago, for far-fetched reasons, Danil served 15 days in a punishment cell. He has neutral relations with the administration of the colony. Prisoners note that it is difficult to unbalance Suvorov, and one of them said: "You are the people who definitely should not be here."
Human rights defenders
According to Danil Suvorov, the conditions of detention in the colony are normal. His health condition is not bad, but he needs dental treatment. Relations with prisoners are normal. Before him, other Jehovah's Witnesses who had earned a good reputation had already served time in this colony. Danil has a library copy of the Bible and receives letters regularly. The believer was visited by a human rights activist of one of the public organizations.
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Serebryakov Aleksandr
ИК № 7 по Костромской области
Sentence: 5 years
(until November 2027)
Transfer of a prisoner
Aleksandr Serebryakov is in penal colony No. 7 in the Kostroma region.
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Diarov Rustam
ИК № 8 по Республике Татарстан
Sentence: 8 years
(until July 2027)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Rustam Diarov is sent for treatment to the Federal State Healthcare Institution "Medical and Sanitary Unit No 16" of the Federal Penitentiary Service in Kazan.
Health risk
Rustam Diarov's chronic illness has seriously worsened: he has a high fever, he is weak and does not eat. The believer needs hospitalization, a full medical examination and a special diet, which is impossible to adhere to in a colony. Taking medications did not bring improvement. Rustam was temporarily released from work.
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Klokov Valeriy
ИК № 5 по Алтайскому краю
Sentence: 3 years
(until February 2027)
Transfer of a prisoner
Valeriy Klokov is in penal colony No. 5 in the Altai Territory.
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Ivshin Aleksandr
ИК № 12 по Ростовской области
Sentence: 7 years and 6 months
(until July 2028)
Other
Aleksandr had a hard time being transferred and is now recovering physically. During the translation, the Bible was seized from him. The believer is getting used to the colony, the staff of the institution treat him normally. Ivshin is kept in a barracks for the disabled. Despite his poor health, he treats others with concern - he gives his blood pressure measuring device and a thermometer to prisoners when they feel unwell. Many are grateful to him for his help.
Letters
66-year-old Aleksandr Ivshin, who is serving a sentence in a colony for his faith, is experiencing serious health problems. Recently, his blood pressure dropped sharply, causing him to lose consciousness. He was given the necessary medications, after which the pressure returned to normal. Ivshin does not work. He is kept in a barracks for the disabled. Relations with convicts and the administration are friendly. In November 2023, the believer had a long-term date with his wife. According to him, the food in the colony is good. He regularly receives parcels, letters and necessary medicines in the right quantity, for which he is very grateful. This helps him not to lose his optimistic attitude, although his eyesight continues to deteriorate.
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Semenov Yevgeniy
ИК № 11 по Пермскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until January 2029)
Other
Yevgeniy Semenov is kept in a detachment of about 100 people. He assesses the conditions as tolerable. There is an opportunity to take a shower every day, call relatives and shop in the store. The state of health is satisfactory. Yevgeniy started working in a greenhouse as a vegetable grower and signed up for a cook course. The believer behaves calmly and confidently, which is facilitated by reading the Bible and corresponding with friends.
Transfer of a prisoner
Yevgeniy Semenov is in penal colony No. 11 in the Perm Territory.
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Korolev Sergey
ИК № 3 по Тамбовской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until December 2027)
Other
At the moment, there are 37 people in the barracks where Sergei Korolev is being held. In the workplace, he has proven himself on the positive side, performs serious projects and enjoys the respect of colleagues. He tries to fully rest, as much as possible in the conditions of imprisonment, and take care of his health.
Other
Sergei Korolev is in the barracks with about 50 prisoners. He tries not to lose his spirits. He is very supported by letters from friends and the opportunity to have long visits with his wife. Relations with the administration of the colony and other prisoners are good.
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Dolganov Aleksandr
ИК № 10 по Самарской области
Sentence: 3 years
(until June 2026)
Other
Presiding judge: Elena Buraya. The Sixth Court of Cassation of General Jurisdiction (Samara, Krymskaya Square, 1). Start: 10:20.
Letters
The believer was assigned to a detachment consisting of 40 convicts. Aleksandr hopes to soon start working in his specialty - an electrician, since this position is in demand in the colony. It is possible to regularly call his wife and read the Bible from the prison library. Aleksandr receives parcels from his relatives, but the letters are not given to him.
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Chausova Oksana
Released November 3, 2025
Sentence: 1 year and 10 months
Other
Oksana works in a sewing industry, cleaning finished products. There are about 80 prisoners in the detachment where she is located. The believer faces some restrictions: there is nowhere to store personal belongings, you can wash only by agreement, and so on. It is cold and damp in the barracks, sometimes there is no hot water. Oksana has to sleep next to an open window, which is why she recently fell ill.
Other
According to Oksana, physically she is fine. So far, Oksana has received letters only from her mother and husband.
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Danielyan Andrey
СИЗО № 1 по Омской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until September 2028)
Other
Andrey is in a cell with five other prisoners. The atmosphere is respectful: smokers try to take into account the interests of non-smokers. Relations with the administration are normal. Andrey's blood pressure sometimes rises, he is bothered by lower back pain, but he has a blood pressure monitor and the necessary medications. He assesses the food as not bad.
Other
Andrey regularly receives letters, both paper and electronic. However, by order of the colony administration, personal copies of the Bible and Koran were confiscated from all convicts. Andrey is glad that he has the opportunity to read the Bible from the colony's library.
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Khachaturyan Garegin
ИК № 8 по Астраханской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until January 2028)
Strict conditions of detention
Garegin Khachaturyan is still being held in the PKT, although, according to relatives, there are no obvious reasons for this. A man's blood pressure periodically rises, but he takes the necessary medications. Recently, he was visited by relatives: his wife, son and two elder sisters. After that, Garegin was sent to strict conditions of detention, and then back to the PKT.
Strict conditions of detention
Garegin Khachaturyan has already been held in a punishment cell facility for five months, which worries his family. Four more prisoners are in the cell with him. The wake up call is at 5 a.m.; bunks are put up until the evening, since it is forbidden to rest on them during the day. The prisoners can only sit on chairs. Every day they are taken for a 1.5-hour walk. Such conditions of detention are stipulated by the internal regulations. Garegin maintains good relations with his cellmates, which is helped by his sense of humor.
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Barmakin Dmitriy
ИК № 10 по Самарской области
Sentence: 8 years
(until November 2029)
Restriction of the right to medical care
For more than six months, Dmitriy has not been able to solve the problem with a bad tooth. In addition, he recently had a serious viral disease. Relatives and friends are concerned about the state of health of the believer. Dmitriy considers living conditions in the barracks acceptable: it is warm there, there is hot water. Relations between prisoners are respectful. At the moment, the believer works as a cleaner of adjacent territories.
Letters
Dmitriy is studying to be a welder. Recently, he had a long date with his wife. The believer has his own Bible, letters still do not reach him.
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Kiramov Rinat
ИК № 6 по Тульской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until December 2027)
Other
Rinat had a long date with his wife Galina. His detachment now has 84 people. The believer still performs the duties of a day guard: he cleans some rooms, announces lights out and wakes up, and conducts exercises for the entire barracks. Other prisoners treat Rinat with respect and note his calm and friendly nature.
Other
Rinat still manages to get a long date with his wife. He is in a good mood. Prior to that, the believer had been ill with SARS for a long time, but at the moment the disease has receded.
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Razumov Yevgeniy
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until May 2026)
Other
Yevgeniy Razumov had another long meeting with his wife Natalia. She worries about his physical condition, but she is reassured that her husband can be given the necessary medications and vitamins. Living conditions in the building where Yevgeniy is being held are still difficult. In addition, the believer never receives letters.
Letters
In Colony No. 3 for the Ulyanovsk Region, the situation with receiving letters is deteriorating: they are not given to Vladimir Popov, Aleksey Goreliy, Oleg Shidlovskiy, Yevgeniy Razumov, Nikita Moiseyev. The prisoners continue working. Vladimir experiences pain in his joints and back. Aleksey also had health problems. Oleg recently underwent treatment in the hospital. Yevgeniy had an extended visit from his wife.
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Ivanov Yevgeniy
ИК № 8 по Республике Татарстан
Sentence: 8 years
(until July 2027)
Other
Yevgeniy Ivanov has not been able to get a meeting with his wife Olga for 4 months, although he regularly submits applications. He also has not received a letter for more than a month and a half. Yevgeniy regularly reads the Bible and does exercises, which helps him to support himself physically and emotionally.
Punishment cell
Evgeniy Ivanov's emotional state is good, despite the fact that he is again placed in the punishment cell. He spends 15 days in jail for violating his dress code (he worked in the boiler room in a simple knitted hat). Friends sent Yevgeniy a copy of the Bible, but the colony staff did not let him through. Rustam Diarov works in a sewing workshop. Food in the colony is scarce, vitamins are not allowed into the colony. He also suffers from dizziness and chronic illness.
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Stefanidin Yevgeniy
ИК № 29 по Пермскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until February 2031)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Yevgeniy Stefanidin undergoes a medical examination in the hospital at IK-9 in Solikamsk. However, given his condition, he needs a consultation with narrow specialists - a hematologist, an oncologist and other doctors, as well as a computed tomography. All these examinations and consultations are possible only in medical institutions in Perm.
Believers with a disability
Yevgeniy Stefanidin ended up in an exemplary unit, which repeatedly received diplomas and awards. According to one prisoner, the believer very quickly settled in. The attitude towards Yevgeniy is good, as he is non-confrontational, does not use swear words and is a responsibly worker. The believer is concerned that he has not yet had a medical examination, which was supposed to happen back in May. Soon Yevgeniy will have to extend his disability card due to cancer.
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Slashchev Valeriy
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 4 months
(until June 2029)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
In the detachment where Valery Slashchev is kept, repairs were carried out and plastic windows were installed. A shower is available twice a week, there is a laundry room where you can wash even large things. There is also a dining room, a kitchen and a reading and TV room. Valeriy is allowed to walk outside, in his free time the prisoners play table tennis, plant flowers in a small greenhouse and take care of them.
Other
The attitude towards Valery Slashchev on the part of other prisoners and the administration of the colony is normal. He receives letters from relatives and caring people. There is a club on the territory of the colony where prisoners can spend time. Valeriy is in charge of the music. Recently, a concert was held in the club, in the organization of which he took part.
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Melnik Sergey
ИК № 5 по Кировской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until February 2026)
Letters
The attitude of the administration and other prisoners towards Sergei Melnik is good. With some of the squad, he cooks food together, shares recipes for unusual salads. Sergey has already received more than 5 thousand letters, he receives about 60 pieces a month. He tries to answer each one.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Sergey Melnik continues to work in the canteen and lives with other employees. He has access to hot water. The physical condition of the believer stabilized. When he had back problems, he had to undergo medication.
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Ananin Sergey
ИК № 3 по Новосибирской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until January 2028)
Other
Once again Sergey Ananin was prescribed bed rest because he had previously suffered a heart attack and has high blood pressure. He is exempt from exercising and working. Sergey was not given letters of support for about 1.5 months, but as soon as a censor started to work in the colony, more than 100 letters were handed over to him. Now he can regularly call his loved ones.
Letters
Sergey Ananin regularly receives letters. The believer copes with homesickness, separation from family and friends thanks to short and long-term visits with his wife, as well as phone calls. Recently, he was able to see his grandchildren via video link, which was a joyful event for him, since they were born after he was taken into custody. The doctors of the medical unit recommended that Sergey take daily walks in the fresh air. Recently, he was transferred to another detachment, where living conditions turned out to be better. There he is being held along with six other prisoners.
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Druzhinin Leonid
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until May 2029)
Letters
Leonid Druzhinin's cell was renovated - it became light, plastic windows with mosquito nets were installed. Some prisoners speak warmly of Leonid. During a long meeting with his wife, one of them approached Tamara in the guest room and said that Leonid was a good foreman, he was listened to and appreciated. Another convict once turned to Druzhinin with the words: "You are such a good fellow, because few people would go to prison for their faith. You could have refused, but you made this choice, I respect you."
Other
Leonid Druzhinin recently had a 3-day date with his wife. According to her, the administration of the colony speaks of him as a hardworking, honest and decent person. As Leonid describes, the conditions of detention are normal, the food is satisfactory. A doctor in the colony prescribed him medication for hypertension and asthma. Leonid sometimes feels sad for his relatives. He is worried that his wife has to cope with all household issues alone. Being able to receive and answer letters from family and friends gives the believer the support they need.
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Litvinyuk Aleksandr
ИК № 6 по Ивановской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until February 2028)
Elderly
Aleksandr Litvinyuk takes his work seriously and shows initiative. Sometimes, he stayed in the workshop after hours to redo faulty work, which the administration of the institution noticed. Prisoners say kindly that "his presence eases the hardships of their lives." In his free time, he replies to letters of support. Recently, he had an extended visit from his wife and son. Aleksandr is still waiting for a dentist's appointment.
Other
Aleksandr Litvinyuk lives in barracks which hold about 50 people. There is a washing machine, microwave and a small refrigerator. He regularly keeps in touch with his relatives through the phone of the penal colony. He is very well-known for his kindness, and therefore, some prisoners sincerely invite him to visit them after his release. One of them, leaving the penal colony, said: "I saw your positive, joyful attitude — it helped me not to give up and not to lose hope."
Timeline
Gerashchenko Yuriy
ИК № 12 по Волгоградской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until December 2029)
Strict conditions of detention
Sergey Parfenovich continues to be held under strict conditions. According to his wife, the penal colony staff comes up with formal pretexts for this every day. She says: "It gets to the point where they ask Sergey take off his shirt, photograph him, and then use the picture as evidence of a violation." Yuriy Gerashchenko is worried about the health of his wife, who has been diagnosed with stage four cancer. Now they have the opportunity to make calls regularly, which allows them to support each other.
Other
For several weeks now, Yuriy Gerashchenko has been working as an adjuster of sewing equipment. In general, he likes this kind of work. In addition, the believer wants to apply to be trained in a new profession (there are two options available in the colony: a sewing master and a crane operator). Yuriy has a Bible, letters come regularly.
Timeline
Parfenovich Sergey
ИК № 8 по Астраханской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until August 2029)
Strict conditions of detention
Sergey Parfenovich continues to be held under strict conditions. According to his wife, the penal colony staff comes up with formal pretexts for this every day. She says: "It gets to the point where they ask Sergey take off his shirt, photograph him, and then use the picture as evidence of a violation." Yuriy Gerashchenko is worried about the health of his wife, who has been diagnosed with stage four cancer. Now they have the opportunity to make calls regularly, which allows them to support each other.
Other
Sergey Parfenovich is respected by both cellmates and prison staff for adhering to his beliefs and friendly attitude to everyone. Once a month he can order groceries from the store in the penal colony. Due to a change in rations, Sergey has lost weight, and recently he has been suffering from allergies. He is concerned because he has been in a cell-type room for a long time, where walks and meals are limited.
Timeline
Shidlovskiy Oleg
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until November 2025)
Letters
Oleg Shidlovsky's eyesight continues to deteriorate and he still needs surgery. According to the ophthalmologist, it is impossible to carry out the the necessary procedure in the penal colony. The believer receives medication regularly. Letters to Shidlovsky have not been handed over for 6 months. He does not have a personal copy of the Bible, so the believer reads it in the library of the penal colony. Despite the difficulties, Oleg does not lose optimism and keeps in touch with his family. Recently, he had a 3-day visit from his wife.
Letters
In Colony No. 3 for the Ulyanovsk Region, the situation with receiving letters is deteriorating: they are not given to Vladimir Popov, Aleksey Goreliy, Oleg Shidlovskiy, Yevgeniy Razumov, Nikita Moiseyev. The prisoners continue working. Vladimir experiences pain in his joints and back. Aleksey also had health problems. Oleg recently underwent treatment in the hospital. Yevgeniy had an extended visit from his wife.
Timeline
Skvortsov Aleksandr
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until January 2028)
Punishment cell
Aleksandr Skvortsov had a scheduled long visit from his wife. The barracks where he lives are warm and clean. After repeated visits to the medical unit about hypertension and inflammation of his sciatic nerve, the believer was prescribed treatment. His wife, daughter and friends provide the necessary medication. As before he is not given his letters. Since his arrival at the penal colony, Skvortsov has received a penalty again and spent 3 days in a punishment cell.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Vladimir Moiseyenko and Aleksandr Skvortsov have one incentive each. There are difficulties with letters - they received the last ones in February. Vladimir washes parts from oil and carries out phosphating (a type of metal processing). Work in hazardous industries has led to the fact that the believer periodically feels unwell. Aleksandr Skvortsov continues to work — he is engaged in the processing of metal parts. He is worried about his wife because of her health problems. At the end of June, he expects a date with her.
Timeline
Malevaniy Dmitriy
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 10 months
(until April 2029)
Other
Dmitriy Malevaniy had a long visit from his wife. According to her, his attitude is calm. He works in the sewing workshop, tries to acquire the skills of experienced craftsmen, works well and produces many items. However, it became more difficult for him to work because some of Dmitriy's illnesses got worse. Since May, he has been under a lighter regime.
Other
Since August 2024, Dzmitry Malevaniy has been transferred to a barrack for working prisoners, where 70 people are held. It's not always warm there, but there's hot water and it's clean thanks to regular cleaning. There is smoking in the barracks, which creates certain difficulties for the believer. According to Dmitry, due to the constant noise, it takes more time to restore physical strength. The attitude of other prisoners and colony staff is normal.
Timeline
Khabarov Aleksey
ИК № 9 по Новгородской области
Sentence: 2 years and 4 months
(until January 2026)
Transfer of a prisoner
Aleksey Khabarov is in penal colony No. 9 in the Novgorod Region.
Punishment cell
From June 17 to June 26, Aleksey Khabarov was in a punishment cell for an unknown reason. After leaving the punishment cell, he suffered from a cold. Now the believer feels well. He has the opportunity to cook his own food and grow herbs. Recently, friends visited him.
Timeline
Derendyaev Maksim
ИК № 1 по Чувашской Республике
Sentence: 3 years
(until September 2026)
Other
Maksim Derendyaev had a long visit from his wife. According to her, his emotional state is good. Maksim's relations with other prisoners and with the administration are generally friendly. For example, one man who had previously been prejudiced against the believer told him before being released that he was a good person.
Other
Maxim tries to take care of his health, regularly takes vitamins, and maintains water balance. During his imprisonment, he received only 5 letters, one of which was international.
Timeline
Shchekoldina Lyudmila
ИК № 28 по Волгоградской области
Sentence: 4 years and 1 month
(until April 2026)
Other
"She is always calm, reasonable and does not lose her temper," the prisoners say about Lyudmila Shchekoldina. Her disposition does not change despite the difficulties. The believer suffers from back pain due to the workload. Since the change of medical staff in June, her bed rest has not been extended.
Letters
Lyudmila Shchekoldina still works in the sewing workshop: she sews accessories to clothes. The working day lasts from 08:30 to 16:30. The medical unit of the colony gives Lyudmila all the medicines she needs. She also receives parcels. For several weeks now, the believer has not received paper letters, but electronic ones come regularly. Shchekoldina has a Bible. Recently, she was visited by her own sister. All this helps Lyudmila to keep her spirits up.
Timeline
Martynov Nikolay
ИК № 1 по Республике Бурятия
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Elderly
Nikolay Martynov, despite his retirement age, decided to volunteer for work and was sent to the carpentry workshop. Aleksey Solnechny tries to find positive aspects in his circumstances, for example, the opportunity to receive dental care. Currently, his work is keeping the territory of his unit clean. Recently he had a long visit from his wife. Sergey Kosteyev, who suffers from coronary heart disease and high blood pressure, sometimes has nosebleeds.
Other
Nikolay Martynov was transferred to another detachment for the duration of the repair, where there is a refrigerator and a place for washing clothes. On the part of his cellmates and the administration of the colony, the attitude towards the believer is respectful, they even call him "God's man". The Bible was returned to him. There are no failures in the delivery of letters.
Timeline
Sarazhakov Denis
ИК № 1 по Республике Бурятия
Sentence: 6 years and 4 months
(until September 2026)
Elderly
Nikolay Martynov, despite his retirement age, decided to volunteer for work and was sent to the carpentry workshop. Aleksey Solnechny tries to find positive aspects in his circumstances, for example, the opportunity to receive dental care. Currently, his work is keeping the territory of his unit clean. Recently he had a long visit from his wife. Sergey Kosteyev, who suffers from coronary heart disease and high blood pressure, sometimes has nosebleeds.
Penalty
In early May, Denis Sarazhakov was put in a punishment cell for 10 days, the exact reasons for this are unknown. Recently, he was assigned to work and started working in the carpentry shop as a woodcarver. On weekends, he sometimes plays football with other prisoners, goes to the gym and reads books from the library. He receives the full amount of the medication he needs. The believer regularly receives visits from his wife. He receives letters of support and especially appreciates those in which people share stories from their lives.
Timeline
Solnechny Aleksey
ИК № 13 по Свердловской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Elderly
Nikolay Martynov, despite his retirement age, decided to volunteer for work and was sent to the carpentry workshop. Aleksey Solnechny tries to find positive aspects in his circumstances, for example, the opportunity to receive dental care. Currently, his work is keeping the territory of his unit clean. Recently he had a long visit from his wife. Sergey Kosteyev, who suffers from coronary heart disease and high blood pressure, sometimes has nosebleeds.
Other
The conditions of detention in the colony where Aleksey Solnechny is kept are acceptable. The atmosphere is calm, without rudeness and conflicts. There is a library. Aleksey's physical condition is stable, but he has a cough, so he regularly undergoes fluorography. The believer is supported by reading the Bible and letters from friends.
Timeline
Gobozev Sergey
ИК № 5 по Кировской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until September 2030)
Other
Living conditions in Sergey's unit are satisfactory, but there are mice in the premises. In addition, the believer is not yet allowed to use the refrigerator. Although he is already pension age, he wants to volunteer for work as a sewing machine technician. Sergey tries to do exercises to maintain his health. During a short visit, his wife was unable to give him his necessary diabetes pills and his glasses — no permission for this has been given yet.
Other
Sergey Gobozev, is now in penal colony No. 5 for the Kirov Region.
Timeline
Sakada Vladimir
ИК № 5 по Калужской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until October 2026)
Other
Sakada is granted another extended visit from his wife. The believer works in the production of gift bags and he has been nominated five times for a reward. He is involved in the everyday chores in the barracks. Vladimir is respected for his friendliness and impartiality to everyone, and also because he remains true to his principles in every situation.
Other
Vladimir Sakada is being held in a barracks for 60 people. He assesses living conditions as normal, he tries to maintain cleanliness on an equal basis with others. Every day he walks in the fresh air and does exercises on the parallel bars and on the crossbar near the barracks. Vladimir has a Bible in the Synodal translation. Recently, he had a long meeting with his wife. Letters are still issued in small quantities.
Timeline
Ashikhmin Sergey
ИК № 4 по Нижегородской области
Sentence: 3 years
(until March 2027)
Other
Sergey Ashikhmin now has a Synodal tranlation of the Bible. The believer receives letters of support, but with delay. Cigarette smoke in the barracks bothers Sergey, but in general he considers the living conditions satisfactory.
Letters
In colony No. 4 in the Nizhny Novgorod region, Sergey Ashikhmin is kept in a barrack for 60 people and works in the sewing industry. He is the only non-smoker and, in order not to breathe cigarette smoke, tries to spend more time at the workplace. The believer has good relations with the administration and cellmates. Although the Bible has not yet been given to Sergey, he remains in a positive mood. The believer has not yet received letters. Recently, he had a long date with his wife.
Timeline
Tokhtaev Daler
ИК № 1 по Сахалинской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until September 2029)
Punishment cell
Upon arrival at the penal colony, Daler Tokhtaev was immediately placed in a punishment cell. Later, for some unknown reason, the period of his detention in the punishment cell was extended for another 14 days.
Other
Daler Tokhtaev is in penal colony No. 1 for the Sakhalin Region.
Timeline
Marunov Anatoliy
ИК № 3 по Тамбовской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until July 2028)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Anatoliy Marunov, despite serious health problems, remains calm and fortunate. He receives some medications and is regularly tested. However, the believer still needs an operation, which the colony cannot organize.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Anatoly Marunov underwent a course of IVs, thanks to which he feels better. However, he is still very weak, it is difficult for him to stand and sit. An additional medical examination is pending.
Timeline
Yermilov Sergey
ИК № 13 по Свердловской области
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until January 2029)
Other
Sergey Yermilov continues to work in the furniture workshop. Prisoners and staff address the believer by his first name and patronymic. He received a parcel with the necessary medicines for his health problems. Recently, he had an extended visit from his son and daughter-in-law.
Other
Sergey Yermilov is in a detachment of about 60 people. The colony itself is clean, with cold and hot water. The believer has good relations with other prisoners and staff of the colony, there are no disagreements with anyone. Sergey is encouraged by long visits with his wife, as well as letters from friends. He has a Bible. From the production of furniture, Sergey was transferred to the assembly site - now he is engaged in the completion of furniture fittings. The administration of the colony regularly recognizes him for his good work and places his photo on the honor board.
Timeline
Aliyev Alam
ИК № 8 по Амурской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until March 2029)
Punishment cell
Repair work is underway in the building for Special Detention Conditions where Alam Aliyev was detained. Therefore, he has been placed in a punishment cell and will remain there at least until the end of July 2025. The administration of the penal colony does not plan to place him under general detention conditions. Also, Alam has not had contact with his loved ones for almost a month. He is being given necessary medication.
Punishment cell
Alam Aliyev once again spent 14 days in a punishment cell for an unknown reason. There he does not have the opportunity to comply with the drinking regime prescribed by the doctors — tap water is not suitable for drinking, and boiled water is given out on schedule. The believer began suffering from abdominal pain after eating, headaches and burning in his feet. The examination recommended by a cardiologist has not yet been done.
Timeline
Stashevskiy Viktor
Тюрьма № 2 по Владимирской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until July 2027)
Letters
Viktor is being held in solitary confinement in a cell of 10 square meters. He jokes: "The food is good, you won't gain weight." Since November 2024, he has not been allowed out for walks. He looks after his health, exercises; he takes medication for hypertension, but again needs dental care. Viktor applies every month for a visit from his wife, but does not receive a reply. The believer tries to answer letters, but, according to him, the administration does not send them out due the absence of a censor. The staff of the institution treat Stashevsky with respect. Love of life and reading the Bible help him cope with the restrictions.
Strict conditions of detention
Viktor finally received dental care, he was also given vitamins and a blood pressure monitor, he regularly receives the necessary medications. He visits the store once a month. He is not working yet, but he has applied for the vacancy of an assembler of electrical accessories. The believer regularly receives letters, and a long meeting with his wife is expected in May.
Timeline
Terebilov Dmitriy
ИК № 1 по Костромской области
Sentence: 4 years and 10 months
(until June 2029)
Transfer of a prisoner
Dmitriy Terebilov is in penal colony No. 1 for the Kostroma Region.
Timeline
Kutin Aleksandr
ИК № 3 по Республике Марий Эл
Sentence: 3 years
(until November 2026)
Other
Aleksandr tries to look after his health by exercising regularly. The believer is respected among the prisoners who are kept in the same barracks with him. For his part, Aleksandr shows generosity by sharing products with others. He has the opportunity to call his relatives regularly by using the phone in the penal colony, and in early June he had an extended visit from his wife.
Other
Aleksandr Kutin works in the socket assembly shop, and on weekends he plays football with other prisoners. A believer has a Bible. He receives letters of support once every two to three weeks. Recently, Aleksandr got a short meeting with his wife.
Timeline
Shulyarenko Sergey
ИК № 8 по Амурской области
Sentence: 6 years and 9 months
(until June 2029)
Other
Sergey Shulyarenko has the opportunity to use the shower, wash his clothes and visit the store located in the colony. Despite chronic health problems, the believer feels satisfactory.
Letters
Dmitry Zagulin and Sergey Shulyarenko receive letters rarely and in small numbers, and those that come in electronic format sometimes do not contain text at all.
Timeline
Goreliy Aleksey
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until November 2025)
Letters
In Colony No. 3 for the Ulyanovsk Region, the situation with receiving letters is deteriorating: they are not given to Vladimir Popov, Aleksey Goreliy, Oleg Shidlovskiy, Yevgeniy Razumov, Nikita Moiseyev. The prisoners continue working. Vladimir experiences pain in his joints and back. Aleksey also had health problems. Oleg recently underwent treatment in the hospital. Yevgeniy had an extended visit from his wife.
Letters
Moiseev, Gorely, Shidlovsky, Razumov and Popov continue to work in the sewing workshop. Vladimir now works as an adjuster of sewing equipment. Aleksey also helps in the library. Living conditions in the colony where believers are held are satisfactory. They have good relations with the administration and other prisoners. Oleg Shidlovskiy continues to experience health problems - he has already lost sight in one eye. Vladimir Popov needs the help of a dentist.
Timeline
Moiseyev Nikita
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until May 2026)
Letters
In Colony No. 3 for the Ulyanovsk Region, the situation with receiving letters is deteriorating: they are not given to Vladimir Popov, Aleksey Goreliy, Oleg Shidlovskiy, Yevgeniy Razumov, Nikita Moiseyev. The prisoners continue working. Vladimir experiences pain in his joints and back. Aleksey also had health problems. Oleg recently underwent treatment in the hospital. Yevgeniy had an extended visit from his wife.
Letters
The conditions of detention of Nikita Moiseev are normal: he has a warm bed; They are fed in the colony regularly. Nikita works. He strengthens his physical health with the help of exercises. Moiseyev is respected by other prisoners. He is also in good standing with the administration of the colony. Nikita is regularly visited by relatives and friends, which gives him a lot of joy. He receives few letters - 3-4 per month.
Timeline
Popov Vladimir
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until May 2026)
Letters
In Colony No. 3 for the Ulyanovsk Region, the situation with receiving letters is deteriorating: they are not given to Vladimir Popov, Aleksey Goreliy, Oleg Shidlovskiy, Yevgeniy Razumov, Nikita Moiseyev. The prisoners continue working. Vladimir experiences pain in his joints and back. Aleksey also had health problems. Oleg recently underwent treatment in the hospital. Yevgeniy had an extended visit from his wife.
Letters
Moiseev, Gorely, Shidlovsky, Razumov and Popov continue to work in the sewing workshop. Vladimir now works as an adjuster of sewing equipment. Aleksey also helps in the library. Living conditions in the colony where believers are held are satisfactory. They have good relations with the administration and other prisoners. Oleg Shidlovskiy continues to experience health problems - he has already lost sight in one eye. Vladimir Popov needs the help of a dentist.
Timeline
Kriger Valeriy
ИК № 8 по Амурской области
Sentence: 6 years and 9 months
(until June 2029)
Other
Valeriy Kriger feels fine and draws strength from his faith. He looks after his health: he exercises and tries to eat healthily. Recently, the believer had an extended visit from his wife.
Letters
In the barracks where Sergei Shulyarenko, Valery Kriger and Dmitry Zagulin are held, the conditions of detention are satisfactory. However, letters to believers are very rarely delivered. Dmitriy completed a 10-month training course as a carpenter-machine operator, and also plans to receive the specialty of an electrician.
Timeline
Сhaplykina Marina
ИК № 9 по Новосибирской области
Sentence: 4 years
(until June 2027)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Marina Chaplykina is getting used to the routine in the penal colony. Adapting to the new conditions was not easy for her, especially in the first weeks. The believer lives in a unit of about 90 people. Living conditions are generally satisfactory, although it is cold in her section. She helps to improve the grounds and has signed up for an applied arts club. The attitude of the staff and other prisoners toward Marina is generally respectful.
Other
Marina Chaplykina arrives at IK-9 in the Novosibirsk region to serve her sentence.
Timeline
Zakaryan Vardan
ИК № 4 по Тверской области
Sentence: 4 years and 3 months
(until October 2025)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Vardan Zakaryan is working in the penal colony. His 30 years experience as a tailor proved useful — the believer works in the sewing workshop and teaches other prisoners sewing skills. He is respected by the other prisoners and those in charge. Vardan is especially encouraged by reading the Bible. He reads with appreciation the letters that come from all over the world.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Vardan Zakaryan arrived at correctional colony No. 4 in the city of Torzhok (Tver region) to serve his sentence. You can write letters to the believer.
Timeline
Svarichevskiy Adam
ИК № 31 по Приморскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until January 2029)
Other
Adam Svarichevskiy is in a CTF and presumably will remain there until the end of September. Adam still has unstable blood pressure and also needs dental care. Despite such circumstances, the believer tries not to lose his sense of humor. He sees his imprisonment as an opportunity to remain faithful to his beliefs. As best he can, Adam tries to support his wife, who is facing poor health and daily struggles.
Strict conditions of detention
Adam Svarichevski is again in the PKT. This time he was placed there for 2 months. The believer undergoes a medical examination.
Timeline
Kosyanenko Sergey
ИК № 6 по Московской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until December 2027)
Incentive
Sergey Kosyanenko was rewarded for his hard work the sewing workshop. At the request of the administration, Sergey painted a design on one of the walls of the penal colony. In his spare time, he paints for other prisoners. The premises where Sergey is kept is warm, has a refrigerator and a TV. Since staying in the penal colony, Sergey has developed a cough. He links this to the tobacco smoke that gets into the barracks.
Other
Sergey Kosyanenko misses his family. Since he is located 1300 km from home, it is difficult for his relatives to visit him often. The believer works and actively participates in events organized by the colony: quizzes, chess tournaments, sports competitions and the design of wall newspapers.
Timeline
Mamalimov Igor
ЛИУ № 34 по Республике Хакасия
Sentence: 6 years
(until April 2028)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Igor Mamalimov continues to receive treatment, but an exact diagnosis has not yet been made. The medical staff tries to maintain his blood pressure within normal limits. The believer is kept in a unit with 60 people, who respect him. Several times, when the prisoners could not watch TV or listen to music due to power outages, Igor brightened up their free time by playing the accordion. Igor finds support and encouragement in the Bible. He is also grateful for the letters he receives regularly. Recently, he had a visit from his wife and children.
Transfer of a prisoner
Igor Mamalimov was transferred to serve his sentence in a medical correctional institution. He suffers from hypertension, so he periodically seeks medical help. A believer works in a furniture shop, has two incentives, one cash prize. He was trained as a cook. In March, Igor is scheduled to have a long meeting with his wife. She does not have the financial opportunity to come on short visits, since she lives in the Trans-Baikal Territory, which is more than 2500 km from the colony.
Timeline
Dubovenko Aleksandr
ИК № 6 по Московской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until February 2028)
Punishment cell
Aleksandr Dubovenko was placed in a punishment cell for 15 days. However, he does not lose his cheerful disposition. He often speaks to his wife over the phone. Dubovenko has a Bible; letters are passed on to him, but only 1-2 a week. He also receives parcels and packages. Aleksandr works in the sewing workshop. Relations with other prisoners are good. The barracks where he is, are warm; there is a refrigerator and a TV.
Other
Aleksandr Dubovenko works. Although he misses home, he tries not to lose heart. He is supported by reading letters and the Bible.
Timeline
Panyuta Olga
ИК № 10 по Приморскому краю
Sentence: 4 years and 4 months
(until October 2026)
Strict conditions of detention
Olga Panyuta, 63, needs to see a doctor. She has been diagnosed with arthritis and has pinched nerves, which makes it impossible to stand up or bend over on some days. Recently Olga suffered from acute kidney infection twice. During the second infection, she could hardly move due to the severe pain. The penal colony administration allowed her 3 days of bed rest. The believer is still under strict detention conditions. Olga tries to show kindness to other prisoners and maintain a peaceful atmosphere.
Strict conditions of detention
Olga Panyuta continues to be kept in strict conditions of confinement. In September, she was placed in a punishment cell for 5 days. The believer is in need of medical attention, as her chronic diseases have worsened and new health problems have appeared in prison. However, so far she has not been able to get to doctors for examination.
Timeline
Tolokonnikov Sergey
Released June 27, 2025
Sentence: 5 years and 2 months
Letters
Tolokonnikov has a Bible. He receives only paper letters, emails are not passed on to him. Sergey has been imprisoned for over 3.5 years already, and this has noticeably affected his health. He has lost more than 20 kilograms, skin problems have appeared, his vision has deteriorated, and having no gallbladder he suffers from digestive problems. He needs dental treatment. Tolokonnikov receives the necessary medications for digestion and blood pressure, but when he was seriously ill with an acute respiratory viral infection, he was not provided with medical care; other prisoners helped.
Other
The Petushinsky District Court of Vladimirskaya leaves without consideration the lawsuit filed by IK-2 Pokrov on the establishment of administrative supervision over Sergey Tolokonnikov for 8 years after his release. Currently, the believer is serving his sentence in IK-4 in the Vladimir region.
Timeline
Votyakov Aleksandr
ИК № 17 по Кировской области
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until April 2031)
Other
Aleksandr Votyakov is serving his sentence in a unit where most of the prisoners, including him, are working in the sewing workshop. The believer gets up at 06:00, after which he works. Bath day is held twice a week, but there is very little time to wash yourself. There is a shortage of drinking water in the penal colony. Aleksandr has good relations with other prisoners. The prisoners try to support each other. It is possible to call relatives.
Transfer of a prisoner
Aleksandr Votyakov is in penal colony No. 17 in the Kirov region.
Timeline
Skachidub Vladimir
Released September 5, 2025
Sentence: 4 years and 2 months
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Vladimir's hearing problem was resolved — doctors established the cause of progressive deafness and cured the inflammation. Also in the hospital in Ryazan, he underwent surgery for skin inflammation on his back.
Believers with a disability
Vladimir Skachidub is experiencing additional health difficulties: he has been feeling congestion and pain in his ears for a long time, which is why his hearing has deteriorated. The believer sought help from the medical unit of the colony, but could not receive it, since there is no otolaryngologist there. In addition, Vladimir suffers from hypertension and takes medications on a regular basis. Skachidub applied for parole, but was denied, despite the incentives he had for conscientious work. Also during the parole commission, the believer received a verbal reprimand for not fastening the top button on his jacket.
Timeline
Korotun Yevgeniy
ИК № 13 по Свердловской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until October 2026)
Punishment cell
For the first time in 3 years Yevgeniy Korotun ended up in a punishment cell. Generally though, the administration of the penal colony and the prisoners treat Yevgeniy with respect. He has had visits from friends and receives letters regularly.
Other
There are 74 prisoners in Yevgeniy Korotun's detachment, many of them treat him with respect. He generously shares food and clothing. I am satisfied with my work related to the receipt, collection and shipment of packaging cardboard. In his spare time, he reads the Bible and books from the colony's library. She regularly receives parcels and letters. Yevgeniy often suffers from headaches and is taking medication for heart problems.
Timeline
Stupnikov Andrey
ИК № 5 по Кировской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until February 2026)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Andrey still works in the sewing workshop. Relations with the administration of the penal colony and prisoners are fine. The physical condition of the believer is satisfactory. In January 2024, Andrey fell ill; he was admitted to the hospital, but he could not be diagnosed, as this requires a more thorough examination. Stupnikov is awaiting his release to be able to have the examination. In the meantime, Andrey discusses health issues with his wife, who has a medical education. According to Stupnikov, in the penal colony it is important to act confidently, not as a victim. Prayers and reading the Bible help him with this. For that, he sets aside time around 4-5 o'clock in the morning, when no one disturbs him. Moreover, he has the opportunity to call family and close friends, and has regular short visits from his wife.
Letters
Andrey Stupnikov receives letters sent through the zonatelecom system or by registered mail.
Timeline
Chaykovskiy Ivan
ИК № 1 по Ярославской области
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until October 2027)
Other
Ivan Tchaikovsky lives in a cell with 12 prisoners. He continues to work as a locksmith and at the same time is studying to be an electrician. The believer receives medicines on time, he has a blood pressure monitor. Recently there was a long meeting with his wife.
Other
Ivan Tchaikovsky works as a car mechanic and is studying to be a boiler room operator. During the entire time spent in the colony, Ivan received more than 200 letters of support from Russia, Sweden, Estonia, Israel, Germany and Poland. He tries to read all letters and respond to them in a timely manner. A believer has a Bible.
Timeline
Ermolaev Vladimir
ИК № 3 по Забайкальскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until September 2028)
Other
Vladimir Yermolaev works in a carpentry shop. Despite frequent colds, he remains optimistic - he is happy to see his wife, especially on long dates. The believer has a Bible, he is grateful for regular letters of support.
Transfer of a prisoner
October 8. Vladimir Yermolaev is taken to Correctional Colony No. 3 in Chita. He is quarantined. Another Jehovah's Witness, Roman Baranovsky, is serving time in the same colony for his faith. Igor Mamalimov and Aleksandr Putintsev are in the process of being moved to places where they are serving their sentences. It is known that Mamalimov will serve his sentence in Abakan (Khakassia), and Putintsev in the Altai Territory.
Timeline
Zinich Yevgeniy
ИК № 11 по Ханты-Мансийскому автономному округу
Sentence: 6 years
(until March 2028)
Other
After six months spent in the colony of Nizhnevartovsk, Yevgeniy was transferred back to IK-11 in Surgut. He is kept in the EPKT. His cell is small - only 4 square meters - but warm, bright and dry. In his free time, Yevgeniy answers letters from friends that he could not answer before.
Punishment cell
Yevgeniy Zinich was sentenced to serve his sentence in strict conditions. Due to minor violations, he spent 1 year in the EPKT, 6 months in the PKT and 199 days in the punishment cell. The PKT and SHIZO are a dark cell without windows, instead of a ceiling there is a grate on which guards walk. The believer has lost 30 kilograms, and his eyesight is deteriorating due to the lack of light. For the entire time he was serving his sentence, Yevgeniy was given only one short visit with his daughter. He has already received more than 6,000 letters and answered almost 3,000 of them. He also has a Bible.
Timeline
Bushev Yevgeniy
ИК № 11 по Челябинской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until August 2029)
Other
Yevgeniy mastered a working specialty and is now employed in the colony. He received two awards from the administration. Reading the Bible and letters of support helps a believer stay optimistic.
Other
Yevgeniy Bushev is being held in the barracks along with 44 other prisoners. The conditions of detention are satisfactory, the believer has his own bed. Relations with inmates are friendly. There are no complaints from the administration. Yevgeniy is mastering a new specialty and intends to work. The believer tries to keep himself in shape by lifting a barbell. He gets letters, he has a Bible.
Timeline
Dyadkin Aleksey
ИК № 2 по Липецкой области
Sentence: 7 years
(until June 2026)
Letters
April 11. Aleksey Dyadkin began to receive letters more often, including from other countries, but in general, they do not receive much. The administration and prisoners treat Aleksey well. He is kept in a barracks for 30 people with 13 men with whom he works. He is still engaged in the decoration of buildings and has earned a reputation as a conscientious worker. Dyadkin developed respectful relations with the members of the brigade.
Other
Alexei Dyadkin was transferred to a new unit. About 20 other people are kept there with him, with whom the believer works in the same brigade. On the eve of the translation, the believer had a long meeting with his wife, which coincided with their wedding anniversary. On the last day of the visit, the couple received an unexpected gift - the prisoners handed them a large bouquet of flowers with words of congratulations.
Timeline
Andreyev Boris
СИЗО № 1 по Амурской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until October 2027)
Letters
Upon arrival at the colony, Boris Andreev was put on a preventive register as an extremist. Nevertheless, he developed respectful relations with his cellmates. He is called "Uncle Borya" or "Boris Ivanovich". Over time, he plans to master a new profession - a house assembler. A believer receives an average of 3-4 letters a month, which is 16 times less than came to the pre-trial detention center. Andreev is given the necessary medications, but due to his illness, he needs regular medical examinations, which he has not had for more than a year.
Other
Boris Andreev is positive, tries to support himself physically: he does squats, push-ups. He is encouraged by the fact that there is an opportunity to read the Bible. He also recently had a short visit with his wife.
Timeline
Seredkin Aleksandr
ИК № 5 по Алтайскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until April 2028)
Strict conditions of detention
The room where Aleksandr Seredkin and other prisoners are kept has been renovated. By his behavior, the believer earned the respect of others. According to his wife, with whom he recently had a long date, the believer has lost a little weight, he lacks sunlight. However, Aleksandr has the opportunity to take care of his health: regularly exercise and drink more water. He also often visits the library, where he can quietly read and think. Seredkin still receives many letters from different countries and cities, and he tries to answer them regularly.
Strict conditions of detention
Aleksandr Seredkin is still being held in strict conditions of serving his sentence. The believer's condition is aggravated by headaches and back problems. Alexander is very worried about his wife Svetlana, who suffered a heart attack in January. For both spouses, the ability to make regular phone calls is a great support. They were especially pleased with the long meeting held in February. Alexander tries to maintain a good emotional and spiritual state. Now the man has a personal copy of the Bible, reading it is of great help to him. The believer also appreciates encouraging letters from friends.
Timeline
Moiseyenko Vladimir
ИК № 3 по Ульяновской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until January 2028)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Vladimir Moiseyenko and Aleksandr Skvortsov have one incentive each. There are difficulties with letters - they received the last ones in February. Vladimir washes parts from oil and carries out phosphating (a type of metal processing). Work in hazardous industries has led to the fact that the believer periodically feels unwell. Aleksandr Skvortsov continues to work — he is engaged in the processing of metal parts. He is worried about his wife because of her health problems. At the end of June, he expects a date with her.
Other
Alexander Skvortsov works in the sewing workshop as a clerk (rewrites products). He is satisfied with his work, and in his free time he writes poetry. Vladimir Moiseenko also works in a sewing workshop.
Timeline
Afanasiyev Sergey
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until April 2029)
Other
Sergey Afanasyev draws encouragement from reading the Bible and letters of support. In terms of physical health, the believer is periodically bothered by stomach pain.
Punishment cell
Sergey Afanasyev, 60, is placed in a punishment cell for 10 days for an unknown reason.
Timeline
Zagulin Dmitriy
ИК № 8 по Амурской области
Sentence: 3 years and 6 months
(until March 2026)
Letters
Dmitry Zagulin and Sergey Shulyarenko receive letters rarely and in small numbers, and those that come in electronic format sometimes do not contain text at all.
Letters
In the barracks where Sergei Shulyarenko, Valery Kriger and Dmitry Zagulin are held, the conditions of detention are satisfactory. However, letters to believers are very rarely delivered. Dmitriy completed a 10-month training course as a carpenter-machine operator, and also plans to receive the specialty of an electrician.
Timeline
Kardakov Sergey
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 4 months
(until February 2029)
Other
Sergey Kardakov works in a sewing workshop as a supply manager and performs overlock processing of products. He has already received several awards for his work. The believer is kept in a cell with 20 prisoners and has good relations with them. There is no smoking in the cell. Sergey's health condition is stable. He is taking the necessary medications. Kardakov tries to support his wife as much as possible. From time to time, he may respond to letters from caring people.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
The barracks where Sergey Kardakov lives are generally warm and clean. Prisoners do not smoke. Their attitude and that of the administration staff is normal. Sergey still misses his wife. Recently, they had a long date, which gave him strength. The believer has difficulties in obtaining medical care. Reading letters of support and the Bible also helps him not to lose heart.
Timeline
Peresunko Denis
ИК № 5 по Удмуртской Республике
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until August 2026)
Letters
Denis Peresunko is in a good emotional state and regularly receives letters of support. Thanks to his exemplary behavior, he manages to maintain respectful relations with the administration of the colony and other prisoners. Denis has unstable blood pressure and also needs the help of a dentist.
Other
After the transfer of Rogozin, Egozaryan and Peresunko to the colony in Sarapul, many personal belongings were taken from them, which were allowed to be used in the previous colony. At the same time, Denis Peresunko was given the necessary inhalers, and Valery Rogozin was given his blood pressure monitor. The food in this colony, according to believers, is more varied, and prisoners do not smoke in the barracks, only in specially designated places. Bibles were confiscated from believers. Igor Yegozaryan's copy was taken away despite the fact that it bears the seals of the penal colony and the Sarapul diocese.
Timeline
Moysh Mikhail
ИК № 4 по Республике Тыва
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Penalty
A few days after arriving at the colony, Mikhail Moish and Sergey Kosteev were placed in a punishment cell on trumped-up charges. After that, they were transferred to strict conditions of detention (SUS), and some time later, Moish was again placed in the SHIZO, and Kosteev in the PKT until September 25, 2025. Kostoev suffers from hypertension, receives some medical care, but needs a more thorough medical examination, like Moish, who also has chronic illnesses.
Transfer of a prisoner
Sergey Kosteev and Mikhail Moish are in correctional colony No. 4 in the Republic of Tyva.
Timeline
Gromov Sergey
ИК № 8 по Республике Татарстан
Sentence: 6 years and 1 month
(until April 2027)
Other
Sergey Gromov works in a sewing workshop and plays in the music club of the colony. He has good relations with other prisoners and the administration, he is called "Uncle Seryozha". Recently, he had a long meeting with his wife and daughter, which was a great support for the believer.
Timeline
Filatov Aleksadr
ИК № 31 по Красноярскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until July 2026)
Other
Aleksandr is grateful to the colony administration for the opportunity to communicate with his family through the Zona-Telecom service. The wife regularly gives the necessary medications. Aleksandr is the only electrician in the entire colony, so he is busy with work and gets very tired. Despite his conscientious attitude to work, he is not given incentives.
Letters
During his stay in the colony, Aleksandr Filatov has earned a reputation as a conscientious worker, he is treated with respect. There are about 80 people in his squad. The believer tries not to lose courage. He takes care of his health and keeps in shape by exercising on the horizontal bar. Aleksandr appreciates the support of friends and caring people. For about two months, there were interruptions in letters, but now the situation has returned to normal.
Timeline
Sannikov Konstantin
Released September 10, 2025
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Konstantin Sannikov still needs dental treatment, but the administration of the correctional institution does not give permission to visit a doctor. Konstantin also began to hear worse after a recent illness.
Other
Konstantin was transferred to the sewing workshop. According to him, he is very tired at work, but regular reading of the Bible and letters from friends give him strength. A believer needs dental care.
Timeline
Gorbunov Anatoliy
ИК № 31 по Красноярскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until November 2027)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Gorbunov's physical condition leaves much to be desired: he suffers from severe dermatitis and varicose veins, has hearing problems, and also needs the help of a competent orthopedic dentist.
Elderly
Anatoliy is kept in a small room, where 26 other people are accommodated with him. The conditions of detention are satisfactory, but due to the lack of hot water, they have to wash cold, so prisoners often get sick. The elderly believer is respected by his cellmates for his worldly wisdom. Anatoly receives many letters of support, sometimes up to 60 per day. He has the opportunity to read literature, and follow the news.
Timeline
Shatalov Sergey
ИК № 14 по Архангельской области
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until October 2027)
Other
Sergey Shatalov has a Bible. He also receives informative popular science magazines in the mail. Sergey maintains respectful relations with the administration and prisoners.
Other
Sergey works in a workshop and is kept in a barrack for 50-60 people. All rooms are very old, hot water is not supplied, there are no showers. Prisoners wash their faces with cold water from their own well. Twice a week, about 50 inmates are taken to a room with 3 showers. Sergey needs medications, which are periodically given to him. He lost a lot of weight. Reading and answering the letters he regularly receives helps him maintain a positive attitude. Recently, he had a long meeting with his wife.
Timeline
Zhukov Yevgeniy
ИК № 1 по Ярославской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until August 2026)
Other
Yevgeniy has been working in the bakery for two months now. Colony staff and prisoners praise him for his delicious bread. Recently, he passed the baker's exam, and also took part in the annual song contest among convicts "Kalina Krasnaya".
Other
Yevgeniy Zhukov changed his place of work. Instead of repair and construction work, he is now mastering a new business — baking bread. Relations with other prisoners are normal. The section where Yevgeniy is kept is clean and warm.
Timeline
Komarov Vitaliy
ИК № 5 по Орловской области
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until October 2027)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
Vitaly Komarov continues to work in the kitchen. He works seven days a week, so he does not have time to answer all letters from different regions and countries. The believer is grateful for them, as they help him maintain a positive attitude. Recently, Komarov had a long meeting with his wife. Relations with the administration and other prisoners are good. Vitaliy needs dental treatment.
Other
Vitaliy Komarov works in the kitchen of the colony. According to him, the work is hard, but time passes faster this way. He has a Bible from the colony's library. He also enjoys letters of support and regular parcels.
Timeline
Trofimov Aleksey
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 4 months
(until October 2028)
Elderly
In the colony where 65-year-old Aleksey Trofimov is kept, most of the prisoners are under the age of 30. The believer is one of the oldest prisoners and enjoys the respect of others. He has a Bible, receives 60-70 letters every month and can call his relatives.
Letters
October 21. Believers have been in IK-14 in the Khabarovsk Territory for a month now. They are kept in a four-story barracks. Recently, the heating was turned on in the colony, the prisoners were given winter clothes. Trofimov is the oldest prisoner in this colony, he is a pensioner. According to relatives of Trofimov and Malevanyi, a sense of humor helps believers maintain peaceful relations with other prisoners. The colony staff speak positively of them.
Timeline
Egozaryan Igor
ИК № 5 по Удмуртской Республике
Sentence: 6 years
(until February 2026)
Other
After the transfer of Rogozin, Egozaryan and Peresunko to the colony in Sarapul, many personal belongings were taken from them, which were allowed to be used in the previous colony. At the same time, Denis Peresunko was given the necessary inhalers, and Valery Rogozin was given his blood pressure monitor. The food in this colony, according to believers, is more varied, and prisoners do not smoke in the barracks, only in specially designated places. Bibles were confiscated from believers. Igor Yegozaryan's copy was taken away despite the fact that it bears the seals of the penal colony and the Sarapul diocese.
Transfer of a prisoner
Igor Egozaryan, Valery Rogozin and Denis Peresunko are in penal colony No. 5 in the Udmurt Republic.
Timeline
Rogozin Valeriy
ИК № 5 по Удмуртской Республике
Sentence: 6 years and 5 months
(until July 2026)
Other
After the transfer of Rogozin, Egozaryan and Peresunko to the colony in Sarapul, many personal belongings were taken from them, which were allowed to be used in the previous colony. At the same time, Denis Peresunko was given the necessary inhalers, and Valery Rogozin was given his blood pressure monitor. The food in this colony, according to believers, is more varied, and prisoners do not smoke in the barracks, only in specially designated places. Bibles were confiscated from believers. Igor Yegozaryan's copy was taken away despite the fact that it bears the seals of the penal colony and the Sarapul diocese.
Transfer of a prisoner
Igor Egozaryan, Valery Rogozin and Denis Peresunko are in penal colony No. 5 in the Udmurt Republic.
Timeline
Nikulina Elena
ИК № 2 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 4 years and 2 months
(until August 2026)
Letters
Yelena Nikulina has difficulties receiving letters in the colony: they are rarely received and not everyone passes the censorship. There are problems with water in the barracks. Recently, I had a long date with my sister.
Penalty
Yelena continues to work in the sewing workshop, but often gets tired. Her relatives manage to give her the necessary medicines. Living conditions are satisfactory, but Yelena is depressed by the ubiquitous-sounding obscene language. She finds solace in reading a Bible borrowed from the library and in observing the birds and flowers, two sunflowers that grow on the grounds of the colony. She is very supportive of her letters. In June, Yelena received two penalties.
Timeline
Tolmachev Andrey
ИК № 14 по Иркутской области
Sentence: 7 years
(until February 2027)
Transfer of a prisoner
Nikolay Martynov and Denis Sarazhakov are in correctional colony No. 1 in the Republic of Buryatia. Yaroslav Kalin is in penal colony No. 31 in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Igor Popov is in penal colony No. 5 in the Altai Territory. Aleksey Solnechny is in penal colony No. 13 in the Sverdlovsk region. Andrey Tolmachev is in penal colony No. 14 in the Irkutsk region.
Timeline
Virich Anton
ИК № 1 по Республике Бурятия
Sentence: 6 years
(until December 2028)
Other
Anton Virich performs various works in the colony: he builds plaster partitions, welds metal gym equipment, paints walls. When he was given shoes and clothes that were too large, he sewed them over. Now he helps other prisoners with this. The colony staff are interested in if there is something that the man does not know how to do. For his love of the Bible, Anton received the nickname "saint" in the colony.
Punishment cell
November 1. The believer is in quarantine for the first week of his stay in the colony. Then, almost immediately, he is sent to a punishment cell, where he spends about 20 days. Because of this, he gets a short visit from his wife only after a month in the colony. After his release from the punishment cell, Virich received 60 letters of support. Anton does not lose heart and tries to maintain a positive attitude. He has the Bible in the Synodal translation. The barracks are warm and the food is good.
Timeline
Kazadaev Pavel
ИК № 5 по Алтайскому краю
Sentence: 3 years
(until August 2026)
Strict conditions of detention
Pavel Kazadaev is in strict conditions of detention. The barracks, where 13 people live, are clean and warm. After breakfast, there is an opportunity to go for a walk. Pavel tries to play sports in order to stay in good physical and emotional shape. Kazadaev maintains long visits with his wife, which take place every four months. Recently, at one of them, the couple celebrated five years of marriage. Daria shares: "I really wanted to keep warm memories of this day, despite the conditions. During the inspection, the officers noticed that I had taken a dress for myself and a shirt for my husband, and asked why. I explained to them that we wanted to celebrate our wedding anniversary."
Strict conditions of detention
Pavel Kazadaev was placed in a PKT (chamber-type room) until January 3, 2024. Prior to that, he ended up in the punishment cell three times due to various penalties. The believer is kept alone in the cell. At 5 o'clock in the morning, he hands over the mattress, which is returned at 21:00. He is allowed to write and receive letters, he can take daily walks and buy groceries in the colony's store. However, according to the conditions of detention, the believer is prohibited from visits and phone calls.
Timeline
Maladyka Vladimir
ИК № 3 по Тамбовской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until October 2026)
Other
Vladimir Maladyka receives many letters of support, but due to lack of time and problems with lighting, she manages to respond to only some of them. There are 40 other prisoners in the barracks with him. The believer has good relations with the administration of the colony and with other prisoners. Visits with his wife and regular broadcasts from relatives are a great support for him.
Letters
Vladimir Maladyka is kept in a barrack with a population of about 50 people. The believer has earned the respect of the colony administration and successfully finds a common language with other prisoners. He has a Bible, he receives letters of support. Vladimir is glad to have the opportunity to see his wife Natalia during long-term dates.
Timeline
Klikunov Sergey
ИК № 8 по Республике Татарстан
Sentence: 8 years
(until July 2027)
Other
Sergey Klikunov now works in a sewing workshop. The believer suffers from hypertension, so he is forced to take medications on a regular basis. Despite various difficulties, he does not lose joy and tries to look at many things with humor. Letters serve as a great support for him. The words of the elderly are especially touching — as Sergey says, they radiate warmth and care.
Letters
Diarov, Klikunov and Ivanov continue to work in the boiler room. They are held in sections with about 35 people. The attitude of the cellmates towards them is calm. Believers receive parcels and parcels regularly. They draw support from letters. Sergey Klikunov is grateful for the fiction that is sent to him.
Timeline
Shmidt Igor
ИК № 10 по Ростовской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until September 2026)
Other
Igor Schmidt helps prisoners not to lose heart and find advantages in everything. For example, he encouraged one young man to take advantage of the opportunity to get a profession in the colony.
Letters
90 people live in the barracks where Igor Schmidt is kept. The believer has the opportunity to take walks in the fresh air. Lately, he has not received e-mails, and paper ones arrive with a delay and in small quantities. Igor tries not to lose his positive attitude.
Timeline
Atrуakhin Vladimir
ИК № 3 по Республике Марий Эл
Sentence: 6 years
(until March 2028)
Other
The conditions of Vladimir Atryakhin's detention in the colony are satisfactory. He is respected by the administration and other prisoners. He still has the opportunity to call and meet with his wife.
Other
October 9. Vladimir Atryakhin and Georgy Nikulin, who are serving sentences in a penal colony, maintain a positive attitude. Vladimir feels good, does not complain about his health. Giorgi has health problems. Believers can exercise three times a week and thus support themselves. There are no problems with nutrition. It is also possible to buy the necessary products in the store. The attitude towards prisoners is generally good. Alexei Berchuk from Blagoveshchensk, who is also serving a sentence in this colony, and Vladimir Atryakhin are kept together, their beds are nearby.
Timeline
Yeritsyan Gevorg
СИЗО № 3 по Ростовской области
Sentence: 6 years and 2 months
(until September 2027)
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Gevorg Yeritsyan arrived at a penal colony in Volgograd, and Garegin Khachaturian arrived in Astrakhan. According to Garegin, the food in the colony is better than in the pre-trial detention center. He is a carpenter by profession and in his new place he will work in a carpentry shop.
Timeline
Melnik Vladimir
Released April 9, 2025
Sentence: 6 years
Letters
Volodymyr Melnyk continues to receive letters through the zonatelecom system. He is also given registered letters.
Letters
In the colony where Uladzimir Melnik is now held, the conditions of detention are good. The attitude of other prisoners towards him is respectful. Due to the stress suffered during the transfer, Vladimir regularly has back pain. In order not to provoke new exacerbations, the man uses a warming ointment and does therapeutic exercises. Letters of support serve as great encouragement for Vladimir. So far, he receives them only in electronic form.
Timeline
Gerasimov Artem
ИК № 10 по Ростовской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until June 2026)
Other
Artem Gerasimov feels fine. The conditions of detention are satisfactory: there is hot water, laundry, a place for walking. In his free time, he can play sports and read books. The administration of the colony treats the believer with respect. Relations with cellmates are peaceful.
Letters
Artyom Gerasimov recently suffered a cold. He still works in the sewing workshop. The believer's relations with his cellmates and administration are neutral. Artem has a Bible. Once every two weeks, he is given 20-30 letters and parcels.
Timeline
Berchuk Aleksey
ИК № 3 по Республике Марий Эл
Sentence: 8 years
(until May 2029)
Other
Aleksey Berchuk tries not to lose heart. Although the gym has been closed in the colony, the believer still maintains his condition with physical exercises. Sometimes Aleksey participates in sports events. In September, he had an extended visit with his wife.
Incentive
October 9. Aleksey Berchuk works as a shoe repairman in the colony and regularly receives rewards. He does not complain about his health. He has the opportunity to call up his family, once every 2 months they give long-term visits with his wife. He also receives a lot of support letters. The believer has a Bible. In general, the attitude of the management and staff of the colony towards the prisoner is good. There are no problems with food, it is possible to buy groceries in the store. Three times a week, a believer can maintain his health by exercising.
Timeline
Pike Sean Antonio
СИЗО № 2 по Москве
Sentence: 7 years
(until October 2026)
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
It becomes known that Sean Pike's health has deteriorated. Doctors recommend that he undergo inpatient treatment.
Timeline
Avanesov Arsen
Released October 9, 2024
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
Other
Arsen keeps his spirits up and positive. He receives letters from friends and relatives, and they give him five a month. A believer can read a Bible borrowed from the library. The conditions of detention are satisfactory, Arsen's relations with the administration of the colony and other prisoners are conflict-free.
Other
Arsen Avanesov lives in a barracks with 90 beds, where 65 prisoners are kept. He can move around relatively freely and is allowed to make phone calls. Vilen Avanesov does not lose his sense of humor. His prison term expires in two months. The administration of the colony filed a lawsuit with the court for the appointment of administrative supervision to Vilen, but the court rejected this claim.
Timeline
Chagan Aleksandr
ИК № 12 по Республике Мордовия
Sentence: 8 years
(until January 2032)
Letters
Aleksandr Chagan is in a good emotional state, he tries to do exercises to support himself physically. He recently had a cold. Living conditions in the colony are satisfactory. Relations with the administration and other prisoners are neutral. Aleksandr has the opportunity to borrow a copy of the Holy Scriptures from the colony's library. He receives letters regularly, for which he is very grateful.
Detention center
It becomes known that Aleksandr Chagan has left the pre-trial detention center and is in the process of moving to a place of serving his sentence.
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Putintsev Artur
Released April 10, 2025
Sentence: 6 years
Other
Artur Putintsev works in a sewing workshop. He is engaged in cutting fabric for overalls and aprons. The believer receives the food he needs in parcels or buys food in the colony's store. On the part of the administration, the attitude towards him is good, his rights are not violated. Arthur has a Bible. He receives letters of support. On the badge of Vladimir Melnik there is a sign of preventive registration as an extremist - a green stripe. In general, the believer enjoys the respect of the colony staff and other prisoners.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Artur Putintsev arrived at correctional colony No. 5 in the Oryol region, where he will serve his sentence.
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Piskarev Vladimir
Released April 9, 2025
Sentence: 6 years
Other
Vladimir Piskarev arrived at penal colony No. 5 in the Kaluga region. He is quarantined, he feels satisfied.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Vladimir Piskaryov, Artur Putintsev and Vladimir Melnik left SIZO-1 in the Oryol region. They are transferred to a colony.
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Baranovskiy Roman
ИК № 3 по Забайкальскому краю
Sentence: 6 years
(until January 2027)
Other
Roman Baranovsky is kept in a barracks, in which, in addition to him, there are about 80 other prisoners. His relationship with the administration and other prisoners is neutral. In the colony, the believer even received dental care. Roman tries not to lose heart, but he worries about his 73-year-old mother, who has to travel 2500 km to see her son. The believer took part in a professional skill competition and won first place in the profession of a tailor.
Other
The lawyer visits Roman Baranovsky in the colony. The believer remains positive, but he is very worried about his mother and really wants to see her. She tries to help him as much as she can. 5 days a week, Roman works in a sewing workshop where medical overalls are sewn. Roman gets great joy from reading the Bible and letters of support and looks forward to new ones.
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Burkov Mikhail
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 1 month
(until March 2029)
Other
Vladimir Bukin, Sergey Yuferov, Valery Slashchev and Mikhail Burkov generally feel fine, although Valeriy's eyesight is deteriorating. The conditions of detention are acceptable. For a while, there was a problem with receiving letters, but the administration of the colony solved it, and now men can feel the support of friends. Relations with other prisoners are still normal. Vladimir is trained as a locksmith. Valeriy is involved in the preparation of musical numbers for the open day in the penal colony.
Transfer of a prisoner
October 9. Vladimir Bukin, Sergey Yuferov, Valery Slashchev and Mikhail Burkov are taken to a penal colony located in the city of Amursk to serve their sentences. After quarantine, they are placed in the same squad. Four other believers, Sergey Afanasyev, Sergey Kardakov, Aleksey Trofimov and Dmitry Malevaniy, are serving their sentences in the same colony.
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Yuferov Sergey
ИК № 14 по Хабаровскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until May 2029)
Other
Vladimir Bukin, Sergey Yuferov, Valery Slashchev and Mikhail Burkov generally feel fine, although Valeriy's eyesight is deteriorating. The conditions of detention are acceptable. For a while, there was a problem with receiving letters, but the administration of the colony solved it, and now men can feel the support of friends. Relations with other prisoners are still normal. Vladimir is trained as a locksmith. Valeriy is involved in the preparation of musical numbers for the open day in the penal colony.
Letters
October 24. Vladimir Bukin, Sergey Yuferov, Valery Slashchev and Mikhail Burkov get used to life in the colony. All of them are in the same squad, their beds are located nearby. The administration of the colony has not yet provided work to any of them. Also, they have not yet been given seasonal hats. Telephone conversations have not yet been provided to believers, and they have not yet received letters either. The men have good relations with the administration and staff of the colony, there are no conflicts. Everyone has the opportunity to read the Bible.
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Putintsev Aleksandr
ИК № 5 по Алтайскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
(until October 2028)
Strict conditions of detention
The conditions of detention of Aleksandr Putintsev remain strict, despite his deteriorating health due to diabetes. Nevertheless, the believer is not discouraged - other prisoners are surprised at the calmness that Alexander experiences despite the difficulties. The support of his family and friends helps him maintain a positive attitude. The man is happy to receive letters and parcels from them. He can call his family; In April, he had a long meeting with his wife.
Other
December 1. Aleksandr Putintsev is still in strict conditions of detention in the colony. He, his wife and son applied to be transferred to a colony closer to home. All applications were rejected in writing. The believer's elderly mother has a chronic illness and is unable to cover a distance of 3,500 kilometers to visit her son. Due to the severe form of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Aleksandr had other aggravated diseases: hypertension, deforming arthrosis, retinopathy and polyneuropathy, because of which he could not even walk for some time. A neurologist prescribed him a cane.
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Golik Dmitriy
Released April 15, 2025
Sentence: 6 years and 2 months
Other
Dmitriy Golik is being held in a penal colony. He works at a foundry in Belogorsk, a 30-minute drive from the colony. There he works six days a week. His responsibilities include the manufacture of parts for special equipment. Dmitry is glad to have the opportunity to work - so, according to him, time flies faster. The believer receives all the necessary medicines, tries to keep himself in good physical shape, and goes in for sports. Emotionally, he is supported by regular visits with his wife and the opportunity to read the Bible. The attitude of the administration and other prisoners is good.
Transfer of a prisoner
March 23. It becomes known that Dmitry Golik is being taken to a penal colony in the Amur Region. He has been quarantined until April 4.
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Voishchev Nikolay
Released April 28, 2025
Sentence: 3 years
Elderly
Nikolay Voishchev receives the necessary medicines for his illness. He is retired and may not work. Nikolay has good relations with other prisoners, he is treated with respect, including because of his venerable age. The barracks where he lives is designed for 20 people. It has freedom of movement compared to a pre-trial detention center. The believer has a Bible. When he was in the pre-trial detention center, he received about 800 letters, but upon arrival at the colony, the letters have not yet arrived.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Nikolai Voishchev was transferred to correctional colony No. 8 in the city of Almetyevsk. He is now in quarantine.
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Terebilov Dmitriy
Sentence: 3 years
(until August 2024)
Complaints
The Kostroma Regional Court upholds the decision on Dmitry Terebilov's administrative claim against the decision of the Sverdlovsk District Court. The court refuses to declare unlawful the ban of the head of the colony on the practice of Terebilov's chosen religion. The lawyer explains what Terebilov fears in connection with the decision of the head of IK-1: "Whatever he does: read the Bible, pray to God, tell others about his faith, this can be equated with breaking the law."
Other
The Sverdlovsk District Court rejected Terebilov's complaint about the ban on using God's name in letters and professing the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses in the colony. Although Judge Olga Telezhkina, by her decision, prohibits the believer from calling God by name and communicating with other convicts on biblical topics, the court believes that "the contested answer does not prevent the plaintiff from adhering to his chosen faith."
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Olshevskiy Anton
ИК № 5 по Алтайскому краю
Sentence: 6 years and 3 months
(until January 2029)
Strict conditions of detention
Anton Olshevskiy is in strict conditions of detention (SUS). Prior to that, he spent six months in a chamber-type room (PCT). The believer is allowed to call his relatives 6 times a month, receive parcels 1 time in 4 months, from time to time there is an opportunity to see his wife Ekaterina on dates. Olszewski is respected by others. He is not allowed to work and study, so he tries to be busy, for example, by answering numerous letters of support.
Strict conditions of detention
Anton Olshevskiy receives a number of penalties. Because of this, he, like Adam Svarichevskiy, is imprisoned in the FCT. He was also put on preventive registration as a "person prone to extremism."
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Meleshko Vasiliy
Released July 12, 2024
Sentence: 3 years
Health risk
Vasiliy Meleshko was twice sent to the punishment cell, each time for 15 days. He is now serving his second term. In general, the believer feels alert, but feels a lack of physical activity and experiences shortness of breath.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Vasiliy Meleshko is in correctional colony No. 11 in the village of Akhtarsky, Krasnodar Territory. During the transfer, he caught a bad cold. Upon arrival at the colony, the believer is confined to a cell-type cell, a cell with a stricter regime of detention, where freedom of movement is significantly restricted.
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Filatov Sergey
ИК № 10 по Ростовской области
Sentence: 6 years
(until January 2026)
Letters
Sergey Filatov works in the metalworking shop. He is respected by the staff of the administration, he received several awards during the year. The believer is on a light allowance, 6 times a year he can get a long visit with his wife. Parcels and letters arrive regularly. Filatov has a Bible. All this helps him to maintain a positive attitude. In December 2023, the believer filed a petition for parole, but the court rejected it.
Other
In the colony, Sergey makes garden furniture: benches and urns. The administration provides the believer with long visits.
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Parkov Aleksandr
Released August 11, 2024
Sentence: 6 years and 6 months
Letters
Alexander Parkov works in a forge, receives incentives from the administration. The believer has about 7 months of punishment left to serve. In the colony, Parkov receives the necessary medical care. He regularly receives parcels and letters.
Other
Alexander underwent dental treatment. The administration treats the believer well and allows long visits.
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Avanesov Vilen
Released February 9, 2024
Sentence: 6 years
Other
Arsen Avanesov lives in a barracks with 90 beds, where 65 prisoners are kept. He can move around relatively freely and is allowed to make phone calls. Vilen Avanesov does not lose his sense of humor. His prison term expires in two months. The administration of the colony filed a lawsuit with the court for the appointment of administrative supervision to Vilen, but the court rejected this claim.
Other
May 11. Arsen and Vilen Avanesov work in the sewing industry from 8:00 to 20:00 with short breaks during the day. They endure the harsh conditions of their stay in the colony. Arsen needs a medical examination. Vilen and Arsen have normal relations with their cellmates and the administration, as Konstantin Bazhenov , who served his sentence here for his faith, had a good reputation as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. The Avanesovs have several rewards. The believers are in the same colony with fellow believers from Gukovo, who were convicted in a similar criminal case.
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Nikulin Georgiy
ИК № 3 по Республике Марий Эл
Sentence: 4 years and 2 months
(until January 2026)
Other
October 9. Vladimir Atryakhin and Georgy Nikulin, who are serving sentences in a penal colony, maintain a positive attitude. Vladimir feels good, does not complain about his health. Giorgi has health problems. Believers can exercise three times a week and thus support themselves. There are no problems with nutrition. It is also possible to buy the necessary products in the store. The attitude towards prisoners is generally good. Alexei Berchuk from Blagoveshchensk, who is also serving a sentence in this colony, and Vladimir Atryakhin are kept together, their beds are nearby.
Transfer of a prisoner
Vladimir Atryakhin and Georgy Nikulin are taken to colony No. 3 in the Republic of Mari El, where they will serve their sentences. They are in quarantine, but they can already write letters.
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Danilov Oleg
Released February 29, 2024
Sentence: 3 years
Letters
October 6. Oleg Danilov is kept in a single cell room with two prisoners with whom he has developed good relations. So far, the believer receives letters only from relatives.
Transfer of a prisoner
August 31. Oleg Danilov was taken to correctional colony No. 2, located in the village of Dvubratskoye (Krasnodar Territory).
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Ivanova Olga
Released June 11, 2024
Sentence: 3 years and 6 months
Parole
August 11. The Sovetsky District Court of the Stavropol Territory, chaired by Judge Kirill Valikov, refuses Olga Ivanova's application for parole. The believer should be released in June 2024.
Letters
August 10. Olga Ivanova is being held in a barracks where about 100 other convicts are being held. She is respected by other prisoners: they note her hard work and peace-loving nature. The believer works in a cutting shop.
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Savelyev Yuriy
Released July 19, 2023
Sentence: 6 years
Strict conditions of detention
Yuriy is still in strict conditions of detention. Despite this, his emotional state is good, he is looking forward to his imminent release. The believer has the opportunity to walk for two hours a day in the courtyard with a length of about 100 meters. In the spring, Yuri had a severe form of pneumonia. He was placed in a hospital isolated from the rest of the prisoners because of the article under which he was convicted. Now the believer feels good, he has no complications.
Letters
The lawyer visits Yuriy in the colony. The believer reports that he submitted an application to the administration to be allowed telephone conversations with his relatives, but was refused. Optimism helps Savelyev cope with numerous difficulties. He says: "I try to focus on the positive, I pray a lot to Jehovah, I sing songs, I read letters, I answer them." To date, the believer has already received 19,221 letters from all over the world (an average of 392 letters per month).
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Nikolayev Aleksandr
Released September 19, 2023
Sentence: 2 years and 6 months
Other
March 29. At the end of the quarantine, one of the colony employees, provoking Aleksandr, tries to tear off the badge with the name and article of the believer. In spite of everything, Alexander tries to maintain a positive attitude. He submits an application to the administration of the colony with a request to be trained as a carpenter. Reading the Bible also gives him moral strength. A lawyer files a petition for parole. The hearing in the Absheronsky District Court of the Krasnodar Territory will be held on April 24.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Aleksandr Nikolayev is in penal colony No. 9 in the city of Khadyzhensk (Krasnodar Territory). Upon arrival, he was quarantined.
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Shevchuk Aleksandr
Released November 3, 2023
Sentence: 2 years
Transfer of a prisoner
It turns out that Aleksandr Shevchuk was transferred back to colony No. 12 in the Republic of Mordovia.
Restriction of the right to medical care
Another 38 people are being held in the barracks with Oleksandr Shevchuk. The believer has not yet been given the necessary medicines (he suffers from a serious chronic illness). Due to the need for ophthalmic treatment, Shevchuk is temporarily transferred to a medical institution in the village of Barashevo.
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Korolev Aleksandr
Released June 14, 2024
Sentence: 2 years
Other
It becomes known that Aleksandr Shevchuk, Denis Antonov and Aleksandr Korolev arrived at Correctional Colony No. 12 in the Republic of Mordovia to serve their sentences. They can write letters.
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Antonov Denis
Released June 14, 2024
Sentence: 2 years
Other
It becomes known that Aleksandr Shevchuk, Denis Antonov and Aleksandr Korolev arrived at Correctional Colony No. 12 in the Republic of Mordovia to serve their sentences. They can write letters.
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Beltikov Maksim
Released September 15, 2023
Sentence: 2 years
Other
August 10. Maksim was visited by a public defender in the colony. The believer does not complain about his health, but he is worried about his gradually weakening eyesight, and there is no way to invite an ophthalmologist to the colony. But Maxim is not discouraged, he is supported by letters from fellow believers, which he still receives in large quantities. He is also pleased that he is treated well in the colony.
Other
The lawyer visits Maksim Beltikov in the colony. He is being held in a 4-bed cell with two other prisoners. Maksim's relations with his cellmates and the administration of the colony are friendly. Upon arrival at the correctional facility, Beltikov sought medical help in connection with a gastrointestinal disease and high blood pressure. Now he receives part of the necessary medicines, the rest of the prescription drugs his wife will give him in the near future. He maintains a positive attitude.
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Shcherbina Aleksandr
Released February 22, 2023
Sentence: 2 years
Other
The lawyer visits Aleksandr Shcherbina in correctional colony No. 10 in Rostov-on-Don. The believer says that the conditions of his detention are normal, his health is satisfactory. He has a Bible and receives regular letters of support. For the entire time of imprisonment, he received about 3000 of them. The administration and cellmates treat the believer with respect. In the colony, Aleksandr learned to be an auto mechanic, and plans to start working soon.
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that Aleksandr Shcherbina was transferred to Correctional Colony No. 10 in Rostov-on-Don.
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Baranovskaya Valentina
Released May 3, 2022
Sentence: 2 years
Release from penal colony
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Khakassia does not satisfy the prosecutor's appeal against the court's decision of February 22, 2022. The believer receives parole. Valentina Baranovskaya is released.
Elderly
The lawyer visits Valentina Baranovskaya in the penal colony. The woman continues to struggle with the progressive disease, in addition, she feels the pressure from the institution. For example, the administration of the colony took away from her the Bible in the Synodal translation of the Orthodox publishing house, referring to a certain explanation of the priest serving at the colony. A lawyer's request was sent to the administration of the colony on this fact.
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Andreyev Andrey
Released February 22, 2023
Sentence: 4 years and 6 months
Other
The lawyer visits Andrey Andreev in Penal colony No. 2 in Lipetsk. The believer was transported for 2 weeks along the route Kursk – Voronezh – Lipetsk. The conditions of detention in the detachment are normal: there is a shower with hot water, a refrigerator, a microwave and a TV. Andrey regularly communicates with his wife Svetlana via a payphone. Maintains a positive attitude, is in good physical shape. The prisoners treat him with respect.
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Britvin Sergey
Released December 29, 2021
Sentence: 4 years
Release from penal colony
Sergey Britvin and Vadim Levchuk are released after serving the full 4 years in prison assigned to them by the court.
Other
Levchuk is transferred to strict conditions of serving a sentence (SUON), since he was previously unreasonably recognized as a malicious violator of the order. The premises of the SWAN are designed for 40 people, but are not fully filled. There is a sports ground, a place to relax, to watch TV and to eat. It is very cold indoors before the start of the heating season. The food is satisfactory.
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Levchuk Vadim
Released December 29, 2021
Sentence: 4 years
Release from penal colony
Sergey Britvin and Vadim Levchuk are released after serving the full 4 years in prison assigned to them by the court.
Other
Levchuk is transferred to strict conditions of serving a sentence (SUON), since he was previously unreasonably recognized as a malicious violator of the order. The premises of the SWAN are designed for 40 people, but are not fully filled. There is a sports ground, a place to relax, to watch TV and to eat. It is very cold indoors before the start of the heating season. The food is satisfactory.
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Polyakov Sergey
Released November 30, 2022
Sentence: 3 years
Transfer of a prisoner
A lawyer visits Sergey Polyakov in a penal colony in Valdai. The transfer of the believer to serve his sentence took almost 2 months: from Omsk to Yekaterinburg, from there to Kirov, then to Yaroslavl, to Veliky Novgorod and, finally, to the city of Valdai in the Novgorod region. At one of the sections in the car, ventilation did not work well, it was hot, and the prisoners often smoked, which made it difficult for Sergey to breathe. In the pre-trial detention center of Veliky Novgorod, the conditions of detention were difficult: the windows were bricked, there was no bed linen, ventilation was not turned on, rats penetrated into the cell from a hole in the sewer pipe.
Transfer of a prisoner
The whereabouts of Sergey Polyakov are being clarified: he has been transferred to correctional colony No. 4 in the Novgorod Region, which is located in the city of Valdai. According to Anastasia Polyakova, who received the first letter from the colony from her husband, Sergey has already been given overalls and is in quarantine for two weeks. After that, he will begin working at one of the production enterprises of the colony.
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Seidkuliev Rustam
Released April 7, 2023
Sentence: 2 years and 4 months
Transfer of a prisoner
It becomes known that in early September, Rustam Seidkuliev was transferred from SIZO-1 to Correctional Colony No. 33, located on the outskirts of the city of Saratov. There he will serve his sentence for his Christian beliefs.
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Klimov Sergey
Released July 26, 2023
Sentence: 6 years
Other
The lawyer visits Sergey in IK-8. The health of the believer still leaves much to be desired. His eyesight is deteriorating, and he recently had to buy new glasses. According to the lawyer, Sergey's relations with his cellmates are respectful. One of the employees of the colony, in an interview with a lawyer, notes that Sergey is a normal, problem-free person, because he is imprisoned "for his convictions." Sergey has a Bible. Letters, parcels and parcels arrive without delay.
Other
From Medical and Correctional Institution No. 7, where Sergey underwent serious treatment for a month, he was transferred back to IK-8. His wife Yulia reports that, in general, Sergey feels well, although his eyesight is deteriorating. She manages to give him medicines, as well as insect and mouse repellents. Bed linen and towels are not accepted. In the colony, Sergey learns woodworking.
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Miretskiy Aleksey
Released August 2, 2021
Sentence: 2 years
Other
Aleksey Miretskiy is released after serving the 2 years in prison assigned to him by the court.
Other
The Orenburg Regional Court refuses to satisfy the appeal against the decision of the Central District Court of Orenburg, which did not agree to replace the believer's unserved part of the sentence with a fine.
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German Gennadiy
Released July 28, 2021
Sentence: 2 years
Other
Gennady German and Roman Gridasov are released, having fully served the 2 years assigned to them. At the entrance to the Orenburg colony, they are greeted by family members, friends and acquaintances who came from Saratov 800 kilometers away.
Other
Due to the epidemiological situation, communication with prisoners takes place by phone through a glass partition. Previously, they lived in one barracks, but recently Roman and Gennady were transferred to another, with worse conditions of detention. Everyone has good relations with the prisoners of the colony. They are unable to communicate with their wives as often as they would like due to problems with payphones. All believers suffered from viral diseases. Gennadiy has been missing his sense of smell and taste for more than a month. Alexey Budenchuk is worried about his family, who are faced with a series of life troubles.
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Gridasov Roman
Released July 28, 2021
Sentence: 2 years
Other
Gennady German and Roman Gridasov are released, having fully served the 2 years assigned to them. At the entrance to the Orenburg colony, they are greeted by family members, friends and acquaintances who came from Saratov 800 kilometers away.
Other
Judge of the Orenburg Regional Court Tatyana Pazhdina leaves unchanged the decision of the court of first instance on the refusal of Roman Gridasov to replace the unserved part of the term with a fine.
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Christensen Dennis
Released May 23, 2022
Sentence: 6 years
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
After a month spent in the hospital for examination, Dennis Christensen returns to colony No. 3 in the city of Lgov. He feels satisfied. The believer must serve in the colony for another 10 months. As the number of prisoners in the colony has decreased, even in strict conditions of detention, Dennis has more personal space - instead of 12, 7-8 people now live with him.
Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service
June 28. Dennis Christensen was transferred to penal colony No. 2 in Kosinovo, Kursk region, for a routine medical examination.
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Budenchuk Aleksey
Released July 5, 2021
Sentence: 3 years and 6 months
Other
Alexey Budenchuk is leaving a penal colony in Orenburg after more than 3 years in prison.
Other
Due to the epidemiological situation, communication with prisoners takes place by phone through a glass partition. Previously, they lived in one barracks, but recently Roman and Gennady were transferred to another, with worse conditions of detention. Everyone has good relations with the prisoners of the colony. They are unable to communicate with their wives as often as they would like due to problems with payphones. All believers suffered from viral diseases. Gennadiy has been missing his sense of smell and taste for more than a month. Alexey Budenchuk is worried about his family, who are faced with a series of life troubles.
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Bazhenov Konstantin
Released May 4, 2021
Sentence: 3 years and 6 months
Transfer of a prisoner
Konstantin Bazhenov leaves the colony in Dimitrovgrad ahead of schedule after more than 3 years of imprisonment, but law enforcement officers again detain the believer. Bazhenov is sent to a deportation center because his Russian citizenship has been revoked due to criminal prosecution. The believer will be deported to the territory of Ukraine.
Other
The Dimitrovgrad City Court of the Ulyanovsk Region satisfies Konstantin Bazhenov's repeated petition for parole.
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Makhammadiyev Feliks
Released December 30, 2020
Sentence: 3 years
Other
The Belyaevsky District Court of the Orenburg Region decides to leave Felix Makhammadiyev in the Temporary Detention Center for Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons until February 28, 2021. During this time, documents must be prepared for his deportation from Russia.
Release from penal colony
December 31. After serving his full sentence, Felix Makhammadiev leaves penal colony No. 1 in Orenburg. He is placed in the Temporary Detention Center for Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons, located in the village of Alabaytal (Orenburg Region), because after the verdict his Russian citizenship was revoked and he is subject to return to his country of birth. This happened due to the fact that for his faith he was found guilty under an "extremist" article.
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