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August 19, 2026

Prohibition of certain actions

The Case of Tavitova in Vladikavkaz

The Leninskiy District Court of Vladikavkaz denied the investigators' request to extend house arrest and imposed a preventive measure on Zarema Tavitova in the form of a ban on certain actions.

August 19, 2026

Prohibition of certain actions

The Tavitov Case in Vladikavkaz

Zaurbek Tavitov is released from house arrest. The Leninskiy District Court places him under a ban on certain actions.

August 17, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of the Kosovs in Cherkessk

Witnesses for the defense, Larisa Kosova’s relatives, are giving testimony. Her cousin, who holds different religious views, gives a positive assessment of the Kosov couple: "They interact with people without any scandals; they do not pressure anyone." Larisa’s brother reports that he has never…

August 17, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Malevaniy and Others in Spassk-Dalny

Dmitriy Malevaniy generally feels well. However, tobacco smoke in the barrack causes him to cough. The believer has developed a tremor in his hands, which intensifies in stressful situations. It is difficult for him to receive medication, since prior approval from the paramedic is required. Dmitriy…

August 15, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Starikov and Others in Konakovo

The issue with telephone calls for Oleg Katamov has been resolved: his Zonatelekom card, which was blocked at the end of July, is working again. In early August, the believer received 18 letters at once — this is the highest number of letters he has received in a single day during his entire time in…

August 14, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Byche and Others in Vladivostok

The defendants file motions, which the court reviews and grants. Among them is a request to add comments from the UN Human Rights Committee to the case materials, recognizing the actions of the Russian authorities toward Jehovah's Witnesses as discriminatory. The court also admits impartial…

August 14, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Maletskov and Chaplykina in Novosibirsk

Marina Chaplykina is held in the general unit. She is respected among her cellmates. In her work as a seamstress, the believer is assigned to remove basting threads from garments. Every morning, Marina reads the Bible. Letters arrive rarely: 2 or 3 per month.

August 14, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Redozubov and Others in Vladivostok

His wife, Anastasiya, visits Yuriy Redozubov in the penal colony for an extended visit. After his heart attack and hospitalization, his condition has stabilized. Although the penal colony does not have the necessary medication, a 3-month supply was given to him. Yuriy is kept in the quarantine unit.…

August 13, 2026

Court of Appeal

The Case of Chebrak in Birobidzhan

The panel of judges of the court of appeal concurred with the decision of the Birobidzhan District Court and upheld the verdict against Olga Chebrak — a 2.5-year suspended sentence with a 3-year probation period. In her final statement, Olga says: "I am not being tried for any crime, but only…

August 13, 2026

Search

The Case of Lipiridi in Yeysk

Early in the morning in Yeysk, law enforcement officers are conducting a search of the home of Andrey Lipiridi. He is required to sign a recognizance agreement. Lipiridi learns that he is a suspect in a criminal case.

August 13, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Voronchikhin and Others in Simferopol

Kopylets files a motion to exclude from the evidence a number of items allegedly obtained from seized digital media. The defense points out that the CDs with more than 70 files cannot be opened and have not been examined in court, and the hard drive was found to be empty.

August 10, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Bushev in Chelyabinsk

Because of worsening vision, Yevgeniy stopped working as a sewing machine operator. He is now kept in the barracks for people with disabilities and retirees. An exacerbation of an old injury prevents him from doing strength training; however, he continues to do gymnastics as much as he can and plays…

August 9, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Korolev and Others in Akhtubinsk

Sergey Kosyanenko actively participates in the sports life of the penal colony. He became the facility’s champion in chess, kettlebell lifting, and gorodki. The believer has good relations with the administration and other inmates; no conflicts occur. He is periodically troubled by an allergic cough…

August 7, 2026

Transfer of a prisoner

Zinich's case in Krasnoyarsk

Yevgeniy Zinich is held in penal colony No. 15 for the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area.

August 7, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Second Case of Postnikov in Birobidzhan

At the hearing, the court examines physical evidence presented by the prosecution. Postnikov describes each item in detail. Among the evidence against the believer are two Bibles. The first is "The Bible. Modern Translation," published in Moscow in 1993 by the World Bible Translation Center. The…

August 7, 2026

Detention center

The Shishkin Case in Prokopyevsk

Vasiliy Shishkin is held in pretrial detention center No. 1 for the Kemerovo Region. He is held in a cell with two other detainees. The living conditions are acceptable: the room is warm and dry. The believer has respectful relations with his cellmates and facility staff. At the same time, Vasiliy…

August 6, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Chaykovskiy and others in Moscow

Ivan Chaykovskiy works in the garage, repairing cars. The administration and the other prisoners treat him with respect. Since the beginning of the year, Ivan has received more than 200 letters. Recently, he had an extended visit from his wife. In the winter, the administration twice placed Ivan in…

August 6, 2026

Detention center

The Case of Sokolov and Others in Voronezh

Vitaliy Nerush and three other inmates are being transferred to a cell designed for 12 people. The cell has a television, but no refrigerator. Unlike his previous cell, here the toilet is separated by a door. The floors are half rotten, and the room is damp. After moving in, the inmates cleaned the…

August 5, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Chagan in Tolyatti

Aleksandr had an extended visit from his wife Yekaterina. He also saw his friends during a short visit. In his free time, the believer is active in sports, including playing volleyball with other inmates. He also reads a lot and pursues self-education. Relations with the penal colony administration…

August 5, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Ivanov and Others in Astrakhan

Yevgeniy Ivanov receives letters regularly. The penal colony offers audio and video calls via the Zonatelecom system. His wife, Olga, recently visited Yevgeniy. The facility for extended visits has about 12 rooms; each pair of rooms shares a kitchen, toilet, and shower. The cost of paid services —…

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