Biography
The Kruglyakovs became one of 14 families in Syktyvkar whose homes were searched simply because they are Jehovah's Witnesses. Alexandr was accused of extremism and taken into custody.
The believer was born in 1979 in Ukhta (Komi Republic). He has a younger brother. As a child, Alexandr was fond of fishing, as well as sports: boxing and karate. After school, he graduated from the Russian State Geological Prospecting University named after Sergo Ordzhonikidze in Moscow, where he received a degree in mining engineer. Alexandr worked as a geologist and then, up to criminal prosecution, as a real estate agent.
In his free time, Alexandr loves to travel the world. He is fond of hiking and mountain tourism and plays football. In 2005, Alexandr married Tatyana, who shares her husband's religious beliefs. She has many hobbies: playing the piano, reading classical literature, and also going in for sports. Tatyana works in a cleaning company.
A study of the ancient book of the Bible convinced Alexandr that it was the Word of God, and everything written in it was the truth. Fulfilled Bible prophecies touched his heart and prompted him to become a Christian more than 20 years ago.
The criminal prosecution seriously affected the Kruglyakovs' family. When Alexandr was placed in a pre-trial detention center, Tatyana lost the necessary support, as she was used to sharing joys and difficulties with him. She developed insomnia. Alexandr's mother is also very worried about her son and daughter-in-law, although she does not share their faith.