This person is also involved in another criminal case as well:
The Case of Isakov and Minsafin in Kurgan
Name: Minsafin Valeriy Igorevich
Date of Birth: October 7, 1971
Current status: convicted person
Articles of Criminal Code of Russian Federation: 282.2 (2)
Current restrictions: recognizance agreement
Sentence: penalty in the form of a fine in the amount of 400,000 rubles

Biography

In 2021, a series of unpleasant events took place in the life of Valeriy Minsafin from Kurgan: he was searched, the man was interrogated and detained for two days on suspicion of participating in the activities of an extremist organization. Against the backdrop of what happened, the believer's elderly mother had a heart attack.

Valeriy was born in October 1971 in Kurgan. He has an elder sister. The younger brother tragically died at a construction site when he was about thirty years old.

Since childhood, Valeriy was fond of sports, including wrestling and clay shooting. After graduating from school, he immediately went to work at the factory. Valeriy worked as a driver, and recently he has been working in the construction industry and performs roofing and installation work.

In 1996, Valeriy married Galina, whom he met at work. By profession, she is a quality controller. The couple raised two children: a son and a daughter. The Minsafins have a grandson.

Galina became interested in Bible teachings, and later her husband joined her in her Bible study. In 1998, Valeriy and his wife embarked on the Christian path. According to him, this was prompted by the knowledge gained about biblical prophecy, the qualities of God and his plans.

The persecution has affected Valeriy's health: he and Galina suffer from hypertension. The believer said: "My wife's blood pressure is sometimes critical." Relatives do not understand why this peaceful man was under trial.

Case History

Valeriy Minsafin became a defendant in a criminal case in July 2021, when he was suspected of participating in an extremist organization. After the search, Minsafin was detained and taken to the temporary detention facility but soon released. In March 2023, the case against him was dropped. However, in July 2025, the criminal prosecution resumed — the believer was charged, and a recognizance agreement was taken from him. The case went to court in August 2025. The proceedings concluded four months later, with the believer sentenced to a fine.
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