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February 8, 2026

Deceased

The Case of Voishchev in Maykop

In the morning, 70-year-old Nikolai Voishchev died of a serious illness. In November last year, doctors confirmed that he had progressive oncology. All this time, Irina, whom he married in the summer of 2025, was next to him.

February 7, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Redozubov and Others in Vladivostok

Lonchakov works in the furniture industry. For 2 months in the colony, he had colds 3 times, noticeably lost weight. He receives medical attention. The believer is given letters. Igor is glad to have the opportunity to read the Bible and keep in touch with his family.

February 5, 2026

Final statement

Case of Makhnev and Kuzin in Kaluga

Roman Makhnev makes his final statement in court. About 50 people attend the hearing, but only 18 of them are allowed into the courtroom.

February 5, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The case of Lukin in Moscow

Andrey Lukin declares that he does not plead guilty and considers the charges unfounded. He emphasizes: "I consider myself a simple believer, I live according to the commandments of God." The defendant says that he still does not understand the essence of the charges against him, and adds:…

February 4, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of the Syrykhs in Kaltan

Two witnesses for the prosecution, Syrykh's colleagues, are being interrogated. Both note that Vitaliy is a kind, non-conflict person and a responsible worker. Despite the severe frost, 22 people come to the courthouse to support the believer.

February 4, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Suslov in Shadrinsk

The accused is informed that due to the change of judge, his case will be considered anew. It is assigned to Judge Yevgeniy Bragina.

February 2, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Barmakin in Vladivostok

Dmitriy Barmakin is not given letters.

February 2, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Gerasimov in Kazan

In September, Aleksey Gerasimov spent 15 days in a punishment cell for groundless reasons. He has not received correspondence for about 2 months. Aleksey does exercises outdoors three times a week: he uses a sports bar and homemade weights — bags with bricks. He tries to eat healthily and, where…

February 2, 2026

Medical treatment within the Federal Penitentiary Service

The Case of Martynov and Others in Irkutsk

Yaroslav Kalin was transferred to the Regional Tuberculosis Hospital No. 1 of the Federal Penitentiary Service in Krasnoyarsk for a planned knee operation. He can receive letters — the Zonatelecom system is available in the institution.

February 1, 2026

Life in prison

Case of Zhukov and Others in Sevastopol

At the end of November, Vladimir Sakada underwent surgery. He now feels better, regularly takes walks in the fresh air and takes prescribed medication. He has everything he needs thanks to the parcels he receives and being able to buy goods once a week in the store of the penal colony. He also had…

February 1, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Shevchuk and Others in Saransk

Vladimir Atryakhin was granted an extended visit from his wife. The believer is in good physical and emotional state: he eats on time, does physical exercises and plays football. He is respected by both his cellmates and the staff of the penal colony. Vladimir lives in a barracks designed for 16…

January 31, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Derendyaev and Others in Izhevsk

There are about forty people in the unit where Sergey Ashikhmin is kept, the premises are warm. They cook better in the new penal colony. The believer is recovering from an illness, so he is not working yet. Sergey's relations with the other prisoners and the administration are normal. Letters,…

January 31, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Yeritsyan and Others in Novocherkassk

For a year now, Garegin Khachaturyan has been in a cell-type facility (CTF). In January, for the first time in 6 months, he was granted a short visit from his wife. This meeting was a great support for him. Due to being in the CTF, he is unable to see his family as often as ordinary prisoners. He…

January 30, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Starikov and Others in Konakovo

Oleg Katamov suffers from the cold. The believer's daughter could not give him warm clothes, because the request for it, signed by the head of the penal colony, was lost. He has to go to the line-up dressed lightly and stand still in the cold for about 2 hours. Moreover, in the room where prisoners…

January 30, 2026

Final statement

The Case of Serdtseva and Others in Shakhunya

The defendants make their final statement. At the same hearing, the court passes a guilty verdict against them.

January 30, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Skvortsov and Others in Taganrog

The conditions in the barracks, where Aleksandr Skvortsov lives, have improved after the repair: it has become clean and warm. He was transferred to work in the library, and in his free time he reads fiction. He manages to maintain good relations with other prisoners and with the staff of the penal…

January 29, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

The Case of Barsukov and Yeliseyev in Slavgorod

The prosecutor announces the charge. The defendants do not admit their guilt. Alik Yeliseyev notes: "After 2017, I still had the right as a believer to discuss the Bible with my acquaintances at meetings for worship. This is exactly what the investigating authorities are charging me with."

January 29, 2026

Life in prison

The Case of Moiseyev and Others in Gukovo

The penal colony, where Yevgeniy Razumov, Vladimir Popov and Nikita Moiseyev are serving their sentences, has been renovated and now it is quite clean and warm. The believers still receive letters very rarely. Razumov has made significant progress in learning English. He works in electroplating,…

January 27, 2026

Hearing in a court of the first instance

Case of Prokhorov in Kirsanov

Nikolai Prokhorov refuses a lawyer and declares: "I am on trial for my faith. No one knows my beliefs better than me." The judge considers the participation of a defense lawyer to be mandatory as Prokhorov is severely disabled.

January 27, 2026

Health risk

The Case of Rygaev and Pyzhov in Omsk

The hearing was postponed, since Leonid Pyzhov was rushed to hospital with high blood pressure the day before.

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