Biography
Bashkir families are often described as close-knit and hospitable. Their values include respect for elders, care for the younger ones, and a high regard for marriage. Rosa Tazyrova was raised in such a family—and later built one of her own. For many years, she and her husband lived by Christian principles and passed them on to their children. But in 2026, the Tazyrovs were placed in a pre-trial detention center (SIZO) and accused of extremism because of their beliefs.
Rosa was born in 1978 in the town of Uchaly (Bashkortostan). She has an older sister and a younger brother. Their home often welcomed guests. Until retirement, her father worked as a truck driver and mechanic, while her mother did various jobs and worked as a forklift driver at a factory. In their youth, they took part in the construction of the Baikal--Amur Mainline.
As a child, Rosa trained in a cross-country skiing club, competed, and won prizes, but a heart condition forced her to give up sports. In her teenage years, she became interested in street dancing.
After finishing school, Rosa studied to become a programmer. She worked as a social worker, an overnight caregiver, and a cleaner. She married at 18. When Rosa began getting acquainted with Bible teachings, Ruslan joined her. It helped him give up bad habits, change his lifestyle, and strengthen their marriage. In 2003, the Tazyrovs were baptized as Jehovah's Witnesses.
The couple raised a son and a daughter; later, they had a grandson. In summer, the family enjoys spending time outdoors—picking berries and mushrooms, fishing, and camping. Rosa likes cooking, especially blini, pelmeni, manty, and pies, and Ruslan shares this interest. A warm family tradition of the Tazyrovs is treating guests to tea brewed in a charcoal-heated samovar.
The criminal prosecution has radically changed the Tazyrovs' lives. The search and arrest have had a negative impact on their health.