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November 22, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Derendyaev and Others in Izhevsk

Maksim Derendyaev is being held together with 52 prisoners in a heated barracks. He is an electrician by profession and recently got a job in the colony. The first month turned out to be especially difficult: a new team, stress and autumn blues overlapped. Recently, the believer developed back pain,…

November 21, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Minsafin in Kurgan

The court refuses to listen to fragments of meetings for worship presented by the defense.

November 20, 2025

Interrogation

The Case of Chebrak in Birobidzhan

Dmitriy Yankin interrogates Olga Chebrak as a suspect. The believer uses Article 51 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

November 20, 2025

Retrial (court of first instance)

The Case of Kuzhelkov and Prokhorov in Kirsanov

It becomes known that the trial of 61-year-old Nikolai Prokhorov will now be conducted by another judge, Yuri Makashov, since Elena Shubakina, who sentenced Kuzhelkov, recused herself.

November 20, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Starikov and Others in Konakovo

After quarantine, Oleg Katamov was assigned to a detachment for 100 people. The believer established friendly relations with other prisoners. As a sign of respect, they gave him a place on the lower bunk of the bed, and later a bed near the radiator and next to the window. There is no hot water in…

November 20, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Zhigalov and Kudinov in Sevastopol

During a routine medical examination, the doctor discovers a darkening in Viktor Kudinov's left lung. He needs additional medical examination and treatment. The believer had a three-day meeting with his wife. He receives letters of support.

November 19, 2025

Prosecutor requested punishment

Case of Gadrshina in Vyselki

Elena Gadrshina makes her final statement. At the same session, the judge announces his decision.

November 19, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Makhnev and Kuzin in Kaluga

During the interrogation, Svetlana Kuzina says about her husband, Dmitry: "He is a very kind, sympathetic person, honest and deeply decent." The woman also notes that believers, on their own initiative, helped the authorities in cleaning the city by participating in subbotniks. The defense is…

November 19, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Korolev and Others in Akhtubinsk

At the end of October, Rinat Kiramov gets a long date with his wife. Before the meeting, his Bible was again taken away from him, and he had to turn to the local church for a new copy. A deep study of the Holy Scriptures helps the believer to remain steadfast and support his wife in separation. He…

November 19, 2025

Retrial (court of first instance)

The Case of Sorokin and Zhukov in Yugorsk

Despite the heavy ice, listeners come to support the defendants, which surprises the judge. The defense filed motions to invalidate CDs with recordings of operational activities, pointing to the absence of originals, incomplete transcripts and violation of the integrity of the packaging of the…

November 18, 2025

Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service

Case of Zhukov and Others in Sevastopol

Vladimir Sakada received a consultation from a specialist, who confirmed that the disease is in an advanced stage. An operation is scheduled for the end of November. The spouse purchased the necessary medicines prescribed by the doctor and handed them over. However, the paramedic refuses to give out…

November 17, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Khamatshin in Chelyabinsk

After quarantine, the believer was assigned to the first detachment of the colony, which is considered exemplary: it is clean, warm, and there is hot water. There are about 50 people in the detachment. At first, Maksim experienced stress due to the unusual environment, but gradually adapted to it.…

November 15, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Stashevskiy in Sevastopol

Stashevsky received a long-awaited meeting with his wife, but other requests - for the issuance of the necessary medicines and hygiene products - remain unanswered. The issue of dental treatment has not yet been fully resolved. Viktor almost never leaves the cell. His connection with the outside…

November 14, 2025

Court of Cassation

The Case of Baylo in Kholmskaya

The Fourth Court of Cassation of General Jurisdiction in Krasnodar dismisses the lawyer's appeal in the case of Valeriy Baylo who asked for the verdict to be overturned and the grounds for terminating the case be changed. Instead of terminating the criminal prosecution as a formality due to his…

November 14, 2025

Recognizance agreement

Case of Mironova in Chelyabinsk

Yelena is charged under two articles at once. The investigator takes from the believer a recognizance agreement and proper behavior.

November 14, 2025

Detention center

The Case of Anufriev and Others in Kstovo

Anastasia receives permission from the judge to have weekly telephone conversations with her mother. The believer receives letters only in electronic form. Vladimir Anufriev was given several paper letters for May-September. Sometimes it is not easy for him when there is bad news in the letters —…

November 14, 2025

Final statement

The Case of Prityko in Birobidzhan

Igor Prityko makes his final statement, after which the court announces the verdict.

November 14, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Safronova in Astrakhan

In the colony where Anna was transferred, the believer lives in a barrack for 140 people. The conditions are satisfactory: there is a shower with hot water and a toilet, smoking is prohibited in the room. You can move around the colony unaccompanied. As a pensioner, Anna does not work. Relations…

November 14, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Second Case of Postnikov in Birobidzhan

The defense draws attention to the fact that "the indictment does not contain an answer to the question of why Jehovah's Witnesses believers in Russia cannot belong to the world religious community of Jehovah's Witnesses ... If no one recognized this world community as extremist." The court refuses…

November 13, 2025

Detention center

Case of Dmitriyev and Sergeechev in Adygeysk

Yuriy Sergeechev often experiences attacks of hypertension — his blood pressure rises above 200 at night. Medication helps only partially. The believer needs to undergo a medical examination, but so far he has not succeeded. There is still no heating in the cells, so prisoners are forced to wear…

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