Biography
Sergey Gromov from Kazan learned that a criminal case had been opened against him when, in March 2022, he and his wife were unexpectedly detained by law enforcement officers at a Moscow airport.
Sergey was born in 1969 in Kazan, he has a twin brother. Parents divorced early, and their grandmother was engaged in raising the boys. In his youth, Sergey became interested in playing the guitar, composing poetry and music. He graduated from a vocational technical school with a degree in graphic design, worked in a framing workshop.
In 1990, Sergey married Elena. She is a physician by education and worked in surgery. The couple raised a son and a daughter. They like to do household chores together, relax, receive guests. In 1994, they also decided to study the Bible together. At that time, Sergei did not believe in God, because, as he said, he had never seen him. But after examining the scientific and biblical evidence for the existence of a loving Creator, he became a believer. The couple instilled a love for the Bible in their children. The spiritual interests of the family are shared by Elena's 89-year-old mother.
Music is still an integral part of Sergey's life: he plays the guitar and often sings with family and friends. He also studies the Georgian language and draws. Together with his family, Sergey loves to be in nature.
Criminal prosecution has become stressful for the whole family. Relatives who do not share Sergey's religious views wonder why such a benevolent and peace-loving person is accused of extremism. In their opinion, he would never have done anything extremist because of his beliefs based on the Holy Scriptures.