Updated: May 3, 2024
Name: Osintsev Vladimir Iliyich
Date of Birth: April 4, 1950
Articles of Criminal Code of Russian Federation: 282.2 (2)

Biography

Peaceful pensioner Vladimir Osintsev faced criminal prosecution — an elderly man was accused of extremism only because of his faith in Jehovah God.

Vladimir was born in April 1950 in the city of Bogdanovich (Sverdlovsk region). He grew up with his sister, who is 2 years older than him. In his youth, he was fond of sports and music, interest in music has not faded until now. Vladimir graduated from a construction technical school, after which he worked in the field of construction.

From the Bible, Vladimir learned that God has a personal name and a plan for the Earth. In 2003, together with his eldest son, he chose the Christian path and was baptized. Although the youngest son does not share his father's religious views, he supports him in everything. Vladimir's wife passed away in 2012.

Persecution for his faith had a negative impact on Vladimir's health. Relatives worry about the believer, support him as best they can.

Case History

A series of searches that took place in April 2019 in the town of Sharypovo affected several families of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Initially, the investigative actions were carried out in the framework of the case against Anton Ostapenko. After 2.5 years, the Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Krasnoyarsk Territory opened a criminal case against 7 more male believers aged 29 to 73 years. Anatoliy Khvostov, Dmitry Gorelov, Maksim Vigul, Aleksandr Miroshnichenko, Eldar Mammadov, Vladimir Osintsev and Gennadiy Solomentsev are suspected of participating in the activities of an extremist organization. In May-June 2022, repeated searches were carried out at the homes of Vigul, Miroshnichenko, Osintsev and Khvostov.