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July 28, 2025

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Khabarov in Porkhov

Aleksey Khabarov is in penal colony No. 9 in the Novgorod Region.

July 28, 2025

Life in prison

Case of Shchekoldina in Pavlovskaya

"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…

July 28, 2025

Court of Appeal

The Case of Redozubov and Others in Vladivostok

A panel of judges at the Primorye Territory Court, chaired by Judge Irina Zhukova, upholds the guilty verdict. The defense highlights that the court had criminalized the peaceful religious practices of Jehovah’s Witnesses. According to the lawyer, the actions of the convicted persons posed no threat…

July 28, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Derendyaev and Others in Izhevsk

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…

July 28, 2025

Final statement

The Case of Krushevskiy and Artamonov in Birobidzhan

During his final statement elderly Anatoliy Artamonov tells the court about his beliefs. Aleksandr Krushevskiy explains, how studying the Bible helped him n life. Both believers ask the court to be acquitted.

July 28, 2025

Prosecutor requested punishment

The Case of Ursu in Dzhankoy

The prosecutor requests 7 years in prison for Viktor Ursu, basing the charges on the testimony of witnesses. At the same time, the defense draws attention to the fact that these people "did not confirm that the defendant had ever made statements against the state authorities or members of other…

July 22, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Gobozev and Potapov in Votkinsk

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…

July 22, 2025

Retrial (court of first instance)

The Case of Kalinnikova and Potapova in Kurilsk

The case of Kalinnikova and Potapova is again submitted to the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk City Court. This time it will be considered by Judge Galina Masterkova.

July 22, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The case of Tatiana Pasynkova in Mednogorsk

The case is assigned to a new judge, Aslanbek Tuarshev. Despite the objections of the prosecutor, he grants the petition of Tatyana Pasynkova to participate in the process of a public defender.

July 17, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Brattseva in Razdolnoye

July 18. Instead of the expected verdict, the judge announces a return to the judicial investigation stage.

July 17, 2025

Case went to court

Case of Ishberdin and Starikov in Naberezhnye Chelny

The case goes to the Naberezhnye Chelny City Court. It is assigned to Emma Kharkovskaya.

July 16, 2025

Recognizance agreement

The Case of Suslov in Shadrinsk

Having learned that a criminal case has been initiated against him, Igor Suslov travels more than 1700 km from the Altai Territory, where he lives with his family, to Kurgan, for interrogation at the local investigative committee. Investigator Grachev charges Suslov and places him under a…

July 13, 2025

Life in prison

Case of Zhukov and Others in Sevastopol

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…

July 10, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Mareyev and Others in Moscow

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.

July 10, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Tokhtaev in Poronaysk

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.

July 9, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Olshevskiy and Others in Blagoveshchensk

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.

July 7, 2025

Retrial (court of first instance)

The Case of Kukavitsa in Birobidzhan

Vladlena Kukavitsa declines the services of the appointed lawyer — as in the previous trial, she will defend herself. The prosecutor files a motion for the case to be considered in a closed session. The judge asks to indicate what specific materials need to be examined in the closed session. The…

July 4, 2025

Case went to court

The Case of Gaydyshev in Shadrinsk

The case against Vladimir Gaydyshev was received by the Shadrinsky District Court, he was appointed to judge Nikolai Verbovoy.

July 3, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Aliyev and Others in Birobidzhan

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…

July 1, 2025

First Instance Sentence

The Case of Ushakova in Vyselki

July 4. "Praying and discussing the Bible with friends is a natural expression of any person's faith, guaranteed by the RF Constitution. Such actions do not pose a threat to society or individuals and therefore, cannot be considered extremism," Irina Ushakova said during her final statement.

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