Biography
Irina Zinina is a peaceful believer from the Krasnodar Territory who faces a prison sentence only for her beliefs. In February 2022, her house was searched and later the woman became a defendant in a criminal case under an extremist article.
Irina was born in November 1987 in Norilsk (Krasnoyarsk Territory). She has an elder sister. Their elder brother died. His father is a civil engineer, and his mother, Lyudmila Zinina, has worked as a nurse all her life. She also became a defendant in a criminal case for her faith. Irina is attached to her parents, she likes to help them and take care of them.
During her life, she managed to master several specialties: she learned to be a dressmaker-cutter, saleswoman, boiler room operator, builder and programmer. Irina worked in all these areas for some time. In addition, she gained little experience as a junior nurse. Since childhood, Irina is fond of dancing. She also enjoys reading, growing flowers and growing vegetables.
Irina began to study the Bible at a young age, following her mother, who developed a love for God and the Bible in the 1990s. Over time, Irina herself decided to embark on the Christian path.
According to the believer, her health deteriorated because of the persecution. She also temporarily lost her part-time job. "Dad tries not to show it, but he is worried," the believer shared.