Biography
In the 1940s, Yana Abramova's grandfather was sentenced to 10 years of imprisonent and lifelong exile to Siberia because of his religious beliefs. 80 years later, his granddaughter was persecuted on the same grounds.
Yana is a native of Osinniki (Kemerovo region). The eldest of six children, she was born in 1981. His father worked in the mine and construction sites, now he is retired. The believer's mother died in 2022 after a difficult battle with cancer.
According to Yana, the example of her mother, as well as the atmosphere of love in the family, prompted her to become one of Jehovah's Witnesses. "Mom's love for Jehovah and people was infecting," she recalls. "We lived modestly, but we always had something to eat and share with others. We had many opportunities to see the happiness on Mom's face as she spoke to others about God."
The believer worked as a hairdresser. In addition, she was engaged in painting clothes. Her hobbies include reading, drawing, cooking and gardening.
Yana's husband, Yevgeniy, shares her views on life and also ended up behind bars because of his faith after the search. Their relatives consider the persecution illegal.