The Case of Zavyalov in Novokuznetsk

Case History

In August 2026, the Investigative Committee in Novokuznetsk initiated a criminal case against Maksim Zavyalov. The grounds for the extremism charge were operational-investigative measures—a listening device was installed in the believer’s apartment. After the search and interrogation, the man was detained and placed in a pretrial detention center. In September, his health deteriorated sharply and he required emergency medical assistance. A month later, Zavyalov suffered a hypertensive crisis in court.
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    Search Temporary detention facility Case initiated Art. 282.2 (1) CC RF Minors Interrogation

    Senior Justice Lieutenant R. A. Ganbarov initiates a criminal case under Article 282.2(1) of the RF CrC against Maksim Zavyalov.

    Early in the morning, a search of the home of the Zavyalov couple is conducted. According to them, law enforcement officers put pressure on their 11-year-old daughter, prompting her to incriminate her parents. The family’s electronic devices, postcards, notebooks with notes, and bank cards are seized. Maksim is charged and placed in a temporary detention facility.

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    The Tsentralniy District Court of Novokuznetsk finds the search lawful and justified. A preventive measure in the form of remand in custody is imposed on Zavyalov. He is placed in the pretrial detention center of Anzhero-Sudzhensk, about 300 km from Novokuznetsk.

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    Detention center Health risk Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service

    In the pretrial detention center, Maksim's health deteriorated sharply. Paramedics diagnosed him with arrhythmia, high blood pressure, and a pinched nerve in his cervical spine. The believer was prescribed medication and advised to undergo additional examinations by specialist doctors.

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    Detention center Health risk

    At the hearing on extending the preventive measure, Maksim feels unwell. The paramedics record a hypertensive crisis and give him an injection. The court continues the hearing and extends the period of detention.

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