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October 24, 2026

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Barsukov and Yeliseyev in Slavgorod

Alik Yeliseev is held in penal colony No. 5 for the Altai Territory.

October 22, 2026

Transfer of a prisoner

The Shishkin Case in Prokopyevsk

Vasiliy Shishkin is held in penal colony No. 40 for the Kemerovo Region.

October 21, 2026

Detention center

The Case of Pilshchikov in Cheboksary

After the verdict was issued, the believer was held in pretrial detention center No. 2 in Tsivilsk. After being released from quarantine, he was transferred to a cold, damp cell located in the basement. The bedding is wet, there is mold on the walls, and laundry dries slowly. The cell is designed…

October 20, 2026

Final statement

The Case of Paysov in Zvenigorod

Aleksandr Paysov delivers the final statement.

October 15, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Anufriev and Others in Kstovo

About 30 people attend the hearing. The state prosecutor reports on the results of the inquiry into the injuries sustained by Viktor and Alyona Chernobayev during the search of their home. The investigator issues a ruling refusing to initiate a criminal case against the police officers who conducted…

October 15, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Knyazev and Talipov in Izhevsk

Valeriy Knyazev is having health problems. The penal colony is downhill and the cafeteria is on the top of the hill. With ischemic heart disease, necrosis of the knee joint, and other diagnoses, it is difficult for the 75-year-old believer to climb the steep slope three times a day — he gets short…

October 14, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Mareyev and Others in Moscow

Anatoliy Marunov is being transferred to the hospital at penal colony No. 1 in Tambov for examination and confirmation of his disability. He is expected to spend 21 days there.

October 14, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Moroz in Simferopol

Anna Moroz states that the charge against her "is unfounded and not supported by any evidence." She also disagrees with the conclusions of religious studies expert Olga Griva, believing that Griva exceeded her qualifications and offered assessments that fall within the exclusive competence of the…

October 13, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Fomin in Cherkessk

Due to technical problems and a shortage of staff, Vladimir received only 1 letter in 4 months. His health has improved; he looks healthier. His barrack has cold water and a kettle. In September, the believer was allowed a video call to his wife for the first time in several years. He was very happy…

October 13, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Maletskov and Chaplykina in Novosibirsk

After being released from the punishment cell, Marina Chaplykina is held in the general unit, which has about 80 people. Marina tries to maintain peaceful relations with everyone. She views her situation as an opportunity to learn even better how to get along with all kinds of people. Letters are…

October 13, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Zhigalov and Kudinov in Sevastopol

Sergey Zhigalov tries to find joy in simple things: he enjoys nature, takes pleasure in food and daily Bible reading, and writes poems and songs. While working, he listens to the radio to lighten his mood. The believer receives letters, but not all of them. Sergey can call his wife and parents.…

October 12, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Shurygin in Chelyabinsk

Andrey Shurygin is granted an extended visit from his wife. The believer is glad to be able to regularly communicate with her via videoconferencing and on weekends he calls his mother by phone. Friends also regularly visit the prisoner of conscience. Andrey is working — he repairs machinery. In…

October 12, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Yeritsyan and Others in Novocherkassk

Garegin Khachaturyan remains in the cell-type facility. The detention conditions are satisfactory: banya days are on Tuesdays and Fridays, and daily walks last for 1.5 hours. The believer longs for his family but tries to remain positive. Almost no letters are forwarded to him. The administration…

October 11, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Parfenovich and Gerashchenko in Krasnogvardeyskoye

Sergey Parfenovich shares a cell with two other inmates who sometimes quarrel. The believer helps to maintain a peaceful atmosphere. The window in the cell is small and located just below the ceiling — there is little sunlight in the room and it is impossible to observe nature. Sergey enjoys playing…

October 10, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Lukin in Moscow

In the barracks where Andrey Lukin is held, there is a shared kitchen, toilet, and shower. The kitchen has a refrigerator, two stoves, and a microwave. There are now 11 people in the believer's section. No one smokes in the room or at the workplace (there are specially designated areas for that).…

October 9, 2026

Transfer of a prisoner

Case of Makhnev and Kuzin in Kaluga

Roman Makhnev and Dmitriy Kuzin are in the process of being transferred.

October 9, 2026

Punishment Request

Case of the Kosovs in Cherkessk

The prosecutor motions for the court to sentence the Kosovs to terms in a penal colony: Nikolay — 5.5 years and Larisa — 3 years.

October 9, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Bagin and Others in Mayna

The court questions FSB Directorate officer Kuznetsov, who conducted operational-investigative measures regarding Zhukov and Gorev. He states that he did not personally examine the physical evidence and knows about it only from his colleagues. Kuznetsov considers the use of a password on the phone,…

October 8, 2026

Punishment Request

The Case of Kuchin in Kurgan

Closing arguments are underway. The prosecutor requests a sentence of 4 years in a penal colony for the believer. Roman Kuchin makes his final statement. He says: "I prayed, associated with people, and lived in accordance with my faith. I ask the court to separate these actions from the criminal…

October 8, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Voronchikhin and Others in Simferopol

The prosecutor asks the court to examine additional materials in the case. The lawyer objects, as they have not been admitted as physical evidence. He also draws attention to the fact that some of them were obtained illegally. 'In the second volume, it was stated: "The charter was obtained by…

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