Biography
In his youth, Sergey Naumenko was fascinated by the stories of Christians about faith and endurance. Their stories helped him to defend his right to alternative civilian service at a draft age. Years later, in June 2021, law enforcement officers opened a criminal case against Sergey on an extremist article because of conversations with friends about God and the Bible. The believer was searched, after which he was placed on recognizance not to leave.
Sergey was born in May 1987 in the Krasnodar Territory, the city of Armavir. He has a younger brother. Raising her sons, their mother instilled in them high moral standards. As a child, Sergey went in for sports, participated in running competitions. In his youth, he was carried away by weightlifting and to this day regularly visits the gym.
Sergey spoke with elderly Jehovah's Witnesses who have experienced repression and exile for their beliefs. He admired their strong faith. Therefore, when at the age of 19 he had to appear before the draft board, he justified the Bible's refusal to take up arms because of his peace-loving convictions. Sergey spent 3.5 years in alternative civilian service 1,500 kilometers from home. There he met his future wife Galina, and in 2008 they started a family. In 2023, the couple had their eldest daughter, and in the fall of 2024, the youngest.
Sergey has always loved to drive, he received the rights of all categories and worked as a driver for some time. He likes to learn new things and master different types of activities. He opened his own small business in the field of disinfection and dry cleaning. Colleagues and acquaintances speak of Sergey as an honest, sociable and ready to help person.
In their free time, the Naumenko spouses read a lot, Sergey's favorite writer is Victor Hugo. Galina is fond of drawing and plays the piano and accordion. The family enjoys traveling together, meeting friends and being outdoors.
Parents and other relatives are very worried about Sergey in connection with his criminal prosecution for believing in Jehovah God. Against the background of stress, they lost sleep for some time and exacerbated chronic diseases.