The Case of Kononov and Others in Uyar

Case History

In October 2025, investigators from the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation initiated a criminal case against residents of the town of Uyar, Viktor Kononov and Aflatun Safarov. Their homes were searched, after which the court placed the elderly men in custody. The investigation classified the holding of peaceful worship services as organizing the activities of an extremist organization and participating in it.

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    Investigator of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant of Justice A. A. Tkachenko initiates a criminal case for organizing the activities of an extremist organization against Aflatun Safarov and for participating in it against Viktor Kononov.

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    The Uyar District Court chooses a restriction measure for 60-year-old Kononov and 62-year-old Safarov in the form of detention.

    Investigator Tkachenko charges Viktor Kononov.

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    Aflatun is in a cell with four prisoners, sleeping on the top bunk. The room has water, a refrigerator, a kettle and a TV. Every day there is an hour-long walk in the yard. Relations with neighbors are respectful, he is the eldest among them. A believer has a New Testament. Aflatun needs treatment.

    Viktor Kononov is in quarantine. There are six people in the cell where he is being held. Although the room has not been renovated for a long time, it is warm and has cold and hot water. Victor can walk for an hour every day. His blood pressure periodically rises. In addition, due to previous tuberculosis and a severe form of covid, Viktor developed pulmonary fibrosis, and he needs constant medical supervision and treatment.

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