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November 28, 2025

Court of Appeal

The Case of Sirotkin in Tambov

At the next appeal hearing, an analysis of Larisa Astakhova's expertise, which was prepared by a religious scholar at the request of a lawyer, is read out. The court is also examining screenshots from social media in which Astakhova calls herself a "cult killer" and is reviewing a recording of a…

November 27, 2025

Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service

The Case of Gobozev and Potapov in Votkinsk

During a planned hospitalization in Correctional Colony No. 12, Sergey Gobozev's condition deteriorates sharply. The believer is prescribed IVs, antibiotics and insulin, allowed bed rest and provided with an oxygen concentrator. Additional diagnostics are planned in another city.

November 27, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Polosenko and Others in Samara

The court refuses to replace the remaining term of punishment with a fine for Denis Kuzyanin.

November 27, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Rumyantsev and Others in Moscow

In the barracks where Aleksandr Rumyantsev is kept, there are only 68 people. Aleksandr is respected by other prisoners and the administration. He has a Bible. In February 2026, the believer plans to train as a packer of cardboard boxes.

November 26, 2025

Final statement

The Case of Pankova in Moscow

Mariya Pankova gives her final statement on the day of the verdict.

November 26, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Second Case of Postnikov in Birobidzhan

The prosecution announces the case materials, after which it petitions for closed hearings when considering examinations and disks. The defense objects, recalling that the verdict has not yet been passed and the issue of extremism in the case file has not been resolved, therefore, in its opinion,…

November 24, 2025

Transfer of a prisoner

The Case of Saparov in Maykop

Nikolay Saparov is in penal colony No. 5 for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.

November 22, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Derendyaev and Others in Izhevsk

Maksim Derendyaev is being held together with 52 prisoners in a barrack with heating. He is a qualified electrician and recently got appropriate work in the penal colony. The first month turned out to be especially difficult: a new team, stress and autumn blues built up. Recently, the believer…

November 21, 2025

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Minsafin in Kurgan

The court refuses to listen to fragments of meetings for worship presented by the defense.

November 20, 2025

Interrogation

The Case of Chebrak in Birobidzhan

Dmitriy Yankin interrogates Olga Chebrak as a suspect. The believer uses Article 51 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

November 20, 2025

Retrial (court of first instance)

The Case of Kuzhelkov and Prokhorov in Kirsanov

It is now known, that the trial of Nikolai Prokhorov, 61, will be conducted by a different judge, Yuriy Makashov, since Yelena Shubakina, who sentenced Kuzhelkov, recused herself.

November 20, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Shurygin in Chelyabinsk

After quarantine, Andrey Shurygin is employed as an electrician of the detachment. He hopes to get a long visit with his family soon.

November 20, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Zhigalov and Kudinov in Sevastopol

During a routine medical examination, the doctor discovers a darkening in Viktor Kudinov's left lung. He needs further medical examination and treatment. The believer had a 3-day visit from his wife. He receives letters of support.

November 19, 2025

Prosecutor requested punishment

The Case of Gadrshina in Vyselki

Yelena Gadrshina makes her final statement. At the same session, the judge announces his decision.

November 19, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Korolev and Others in Akhtubinsk

At the end of October, Rinat Kiramov gets a long date with his wife. Before the meeting, his Bible was again taken away from him, and he had to turn to the local church for a new copy. A deep study of the Holy Scriptures helps the believer to remain steadfast and support his wife in separation. He…

November 19, 2025

Retrial (court of first instance)

The Case of Sorokin and Zhukov in Yugorsk

Despite the heavy ice, listeners come to support the defendants, which surprises the judge. The defense filed motions to invalidate CDs with recordings of operational activities, pointing to the absence of originals, incomplete transcripts and violation of the integrity of the packaging of the…

November 18, 2025

Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service

Case of Zhukov and Others in Sevastopol

Vladimir Sakada received a consultation from a specialist, who confirmed that the disease is in an advanced stage. An operation is scheduled for the end of November. The spouse purchased the necessary medicines prescribed by the doctor and handed them over. However, the paramedic refuses to give out…

November 17, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Khamatshin in Chelyabinsk

After quarantine, the believer was assigned to the first detachment of the colony, which is considered exemplary: it is clean, warm, and there is hot water. There are about 50 people in the detachment. At first, Maksim experienced stress due to the unusual environment, but gradually adapted to it.…

November 15, 2025

Life in prison

The Case of Stashevskiy in Sevastopol

Stashevsky received a long-awaited meeting with his wife, but other requests - for the issuance of the necessary medicines and hygiene products - remain unanswered. The issue of dental treatment has not yet been fully resolved. Viktor almost never leaves the cell. His connection with the outside…

November 14, 2025

Court of Cassation

The Case of Baylo in Kholmskaya

The Fourth Court of Cassation of General Jurisdiction in Krasnodar dismisses the lawyer's appeal in the case of Valeriy Baylo who asked for the verdict to be overturned and the grounds for terminating the case be changed. Instead of terminating the criminal prosecution as a formality due to his…

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