Biography
In March 2021, a criminal case was initiated against Lydiya Nekrasova, a peaceful pensioner from Syktyvkar, under an extremist article only because she is a Jehovah's Witness.
Lydiya was born in January 1953 into a family of believing parents. Her elder brother was then 18. The girl was taught to be hardworking. From the 5th grade, together with the workers, she mowed the grass at the state farm, raked hay, and helped with everything that was asked.
Since childhood, Lydiya loved to ski and play outdoor games, especially volleyball. After graduation, she worked for some time as a primary school teacher, and later as a nurse, until her retirement. Lydiya has three adult sons. Her husband passed away in February 2024.
Lydiya began to study the Bible in the early 1990s after being shown in this book the qualities of God: "merciful, compassionate, patient, reliable, and devoted to love." In the Bible, she found convincing answers to her questions. She said: "I learned to consider my husband's feelings and treat him with respect. As a result, we were able to resolve conflict situations without raising our voices or scandals. Our family relationship only grew stronger. And when talking to children, I apply the advice: "Everyone needs to be willing to listen, not to be in a hurry to speak, and not to be angry." As a result, they understand that I love them and feel secure and happy."
The criminal prosecution had a serious impact on the health of an elderly woman. Relatives are worried about Lydiya.