Biography
Anton Zhurbenko from Oryol faced criminal prosecution for his faith in October 2021. His house was searched, he was included in the list of extremists and terrorists of Rosfinmonitoring.
Anton was born in October 1990 in Kerch (Crimea), he was the only child in the family. His mother taught drawing at school.
As a child, Anton loved to study, so he spent a lot of time doing school assignments. In addition, he played chess, rode a bicycle. Anton has retained his love for learning for many years—he likes to read educational literature and attend various courses.
Anton graduated from the Oryol Restoration and Construction College with a degree in joinery, carpentry and parquet work. He worked as a carpenter, finisher, fitter, electric and gas tool repairman. Recently, he has been a key maker.
Mother from childhood instilled in Anton a love for God and taught him to act according to biblical principles. He himself felt the benefits of their use. Anton became one of the first Jehovah's Witnesses in Oryol to complete alternative civilian service.
In 2011, Anton married Tatyana, who shares his Christian beliefs. Together, the couple love to be in nature and fishing. Tatyana helps her husband take care of his grandmother, who lives with them.
Due to the criminal prosecution of the believer, his wife's chronic illness worsened on a nervous basis. Tatyana had to leave her job as a merchandiser. The family's financial situation worsened. Anton and Tatyana say that they are not left with a feeling of anxiety, they live with the thought that they can again come to them with a search and arrest.
Relatives and friends worry about their spouses and do not understand why this happens to good people.