The Case of Rumyantseva in Vyselki

Case History

In February 2022, a wave of searches took place in the Krasnodar Territory, affecting at least 51 people. Among them were believers from Vyselki, Yelena Rumyantseva, and her daughter Vasilina Penskaya. In June 2023, a criminal case was initiated against Rumyantseva for extremism by the Investigative Committee. The investigation considered “participating in religious teaching and preaching… conversations and religious discussions” a crime. The case was sent to court 6 months later. In June 2024, the case was transferred to another judge and a new trial began. In October 2025, shortly after Vasilina’s verdict, the court gave Yelena a 2-year suspended sentence.

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