Biography
Ildar Urazbakhtin became another victim of criminal prosecution for his faith. After security forces conducted a series of searches in Kodinsk (Krasnoyarsk Territory) in July 2021 and placed the believer under house arrest, he lost his job. His accounts were blocked, depriving him of the opportunity to provide for his family.
Ildar was born in May 1963 in the city of Bratsk (Irkutsk region). He grew up with a twin brother, an older sister and a younger brother. His father worked as a driver, his mother as a cook. The parents are no longer alive.
As a child, Ildar was engaged in ship modeling, collected badges, old coins, was fond of photography and fishing. After graduating from school, he learned to be a turner of the 4th category. After serving in the army, Ildar graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked as a turner, electrician-lineman, electrician and foreman of the substation service, leading engineer of the construction control department. Recently, he served as a state inspector of the Rostekhnadzor department.
In 1987, Ildar married Gulnora, a girl distinguished by hospitality and love of flowers. She received the profession of a pastry chef, worked as a knitter, and later worked for many years as a nurse in the gynecological department.
When the couple had a daughter, they decided to move to a more environmentally friendly area. Their choice fell on Kodinsk, a city in the taiga. In addition, the construction of the Boguchanskaya hydroelectric power station was then carried out in this beautiful city, and young specialists were provided with housing.
In 1996, Ildar became interested in the Bible. He was touched by the sincere interest of Jehovah's Witnesses in him personally. He fell in love with the Holy Scriptures and embarked on the Christian path in 1999. Gulnora, convinced of the accuracy of the fulfillment of Bible prophecy, joined her husband in 2006.
The Urazbakhtins have two adult children and three granddaughters. They usually spend the summer in the country. Ildar likes to read classical literature, is fond of fishing and car repair.
Worries about her husband in connection with the criminal prosecution for his faith provoked the progression of eye disease in Gulnora, a disabled person of group III. For two months, Ildar could not provide for his family, as he was under house arrest. All relatives are worried about Ildar and his wife and hope for a fair sentence.