Photo: Vladimir Kulyasov
“I Learned To Restrain Myself Even When They Treat Me Unfairly.” The Last Word of Vladimir Kulyasov at the Trial in Penza
Penza RegionJehovah's Witnesses do not respond with evil to evil by being guided by the Bible in their deeds and words. They respect authority, because this is what Jehovah God teaches them. On December 12, 2019, a resident of Penza, Vladimir Kulyasov , one of six citizens accused of organizing extremist activities for his faith, spoke about this in court.
Kulyasov's speech did not deter the judge from convicting. Vladimir was given a two-year suspended sentence. The court's decision has been appealed. In anticipation of the appeal hearings, we publish with minor abbreviations the last word of Vladimir Kulyasov, in which he told how the Bible helped him become a useful member of society.