Sukhov Vitaliy

Updated: April 18, 2024
Name: Sukhov Vitaliy Vladimirovich
Date of Birth: February 25, 1967
Current status: convicted person
Articles of Criminal Code of Russian Federation: 282.2 (1)
Current restrictions: Suspended sentence
Sentence: punishment in the form of 6 years of imprisonment with deprivation of the right to engage in organizational activities in public and religious associations, public and religious organizations for a term of 3 years, with restriction of liberty for a term of 1 year; The sentence of imprisonment shall be considered suspended with a probationary period of 3 years

Biography

In his youth, father of many children, Vitaliy Sukhov, changed his life for the better thanks to his Bible study, but in 2021 he was put on trial for his convictions.

Vitaliy was born in February 1967 in the city of Krasnoyarsk in the family of a civil engineer and bookbinder. He has an elder brother.

During his school years, Vitaliy played in the local football team, and was also fond of tourism. He graduated from a vocational school and received a specialty as a crane operator. Subsequently, he worked as a locksmith of woodworking machines, a forklift driver and a janitor. Vitaliy has over 35 years of experience.

In 1990, Vitaliy married Yelena. Two years later, the Sukhovs decided to study the Bible. The head of the family was especially impressed by the prophecies recorded in this book and their fulfillment. Convinced of the benefits of applying the knowledge gained, the couple decided to embark on the Christian path.

The Sukhovs are a large family, they have 8 children, three of whom are minors. The head of the family is fond of poultry farming and tourism, and his wife is fond of caring for the garden and vegetable garden. The couple raise children, instilling in them a love of art and the world around them.

The whole family is shocked that Vitaliy is being repressed for his faith. They try to adapt to new circumstances, despite the experience.

Case History

In May 2020, representatives of law enforcement agencies came to the father of many children, Vitaly Sukhov, and several of his fellow believers with a search. The investigation accused Sukhov of allegedly “organizing religious performances and services.” The believer himself said: “I have never been a member of any extremist organizations. I am a peaceful person, I have a big family.” In October 2020, the court seized the believer’s car, depriving him of the right to dispose of his property. Although the indictment did not indicate specific facts confirming the commission of a crime by Sukhov, in March 2021 the case was submitted to the Zheleznodorozhny District Court of Krasnoyarsk. Such facts were also not established in court, and even the prosecution witnesses who testified could not confirm the illegality of the believer’s actions. On December 21, 2021, Judge Svetlana Patsalyuk sentenced Vitaliy Sukhov to 6 years of suspended imprisonment. In March 2022, the Court of Appeal upheld this decision.
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