Biography
In 2023, Sergey Novoselov and his wife, Natalya, were preparing to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. Instead, Sergey ended up in a pre-trial detention center due to accusations of extremism.
Sergey was born in March 1968. He has an older brother. They spent their childhood in the city of Artyom, Primorye Territory, where their parents worked at the Artyomovskaya State District Power Plant.
Sergey became interested in electronics at an early age—he loved to solder and to assemble electrical and radio devices. Over time, the hobby turned into a profession. As a young man, he graduated from the Far Eastern Polytechnic Institute. He worked as an electrician, a repairman of electrical equipment and electronics. Sergey likes to help his friends by repairing their household appliances.
While studying at the institute, Sergey began to examine the Bible. After examining the arguments for creation, he found them convincing. During his internship in Leningrad (Saint Petersburg), the young man attended meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses, and he was impressed by the way they treated one another. In 1990, Sergey decided to start his journey as a Christian.
Shortly thereafter, Sergey met Natalya, who shared his beliefs. She recalls that while studying the Bible, she was particularly moved by the teaching that people could live forever in a paradise on earth. In 1993, Sergey and Natalya got married. The couple have an adult son, who works as a cook. Before Sergey's arrest, the family loved taking trips to enjoy nature, especially to the sea.
Natalya and her son are concerned about their beloved husband and father, who has been subjected to criminal prosecution. Sergey's mother, who does not share his beliefs, also supports her son.