Biography
Being prosecuted for her faith became a serious test for the family of Yelena Grosheva. She said: "The search had a big impact on my emotional health."
Yelena was born in November 1976 in Zheleznogorsk (Krasnoyarsk Territory). Her mother worked at the Mining and Chemical Combine and is retired now. Her father died in 2005.
As a child, Yelena loved to draw and ski. She completed secondary education. During her school years, she learned about Bible prophecies from her teacher, which made a strong impression on her. In May 1994, Yelena became one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
After moving to Kansk, she met Vasiliy, and in March 2012 they got married. A year later, their daughter was born. Vasiliy works as a driver, enjoys chess, table tennis and fishing. The family loves to relax outdoors.
Before the start of the criminal prosecution, Yelena was a hotel administrator, but due to the restrictions imposed, she had to look for another job — she got a job as a cleaner.