Biography
Vladimir Timoshkin was born in Solikamsk, Perm region, in November 1968. As a child he loved active games, skiing and equipment. His last hobby grew into something more, and after graduating from technical school Vladimir got a job in the laboratory of technical diagnostics of equipment. He has been working there for over 30 years.
Vladimir began studying the Bible to prove his wife that Jehovah's Witnesses are wrong, and the only true faith is Orthodoxy. However, while carefully studying the Scriptures, he eventually became convinced that Jehovah's Witnesses explained the Bible correctly. This led to the fact that in 1997 Vladimir was consecrated to God and baptized as a Jehovah's Witness.
Recent events have dramatically changed the life of the believer. "Suddenly I, a peaceful citizen who never hid, did not change my place of work or even my phone number, became, in the opinion of authorities, an extremist," says Vladimir. He adds that at work he is still appreciated and even was granted leave for the three months which he spent under house arrest. Those who know him are surprised that such a thing is possible in our country.
"The criminal prosecution and the upcoming trial are very disturbing to my family... But I am sure that this will not always be the case. Injustice together with crime will become a matter of the past, long past years," Vladimir said.