Additional Name(s): Vladimir Vladimirovich Piskarev, Пискарёв Владимир Владимирович

Gender: Male

Current Location: Detention Center No. 1, Orel

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Health Concerns: Pancreatitis

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: December/9/2020

Date of Sentencing: October/13/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Vladimir Piskarev

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Vladimir Piskarev is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On December 9, 2020, authorities in Oryol detained Piskarev following searches of the homes of several Jehovah's Witnesses.

In October 2021, Piskarev was charged with “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC).

On September 7, 2022, it is reported that Piskarev was transferred to the hospital after suffering from pancreatitis.

On October 13, 2023, the Sovetskiy District Court sentenced Piskarev to six years in prison.

Piskarev has reportedly endured several health issues while in prison.

Related Cases: Vladimir Melnik, Artur Putintsev

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Additional Name(s): Vladimir Vasiliyevich Melnik, Мельник Владимир Васильевич

Gender: Male

Current Location: Detention Center No. 1, Orel

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: December/9/2020

Date of Sentencing: October/13/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Vladimir Melnik

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Vladimir Melnik is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On December 9, 2020, authorities in Oryol detained Melnik following searches of the homes of several Jehovah's Witnesses.

In October 2021, Melnik was charged with “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC).

On October 13, 2023, the Sovetskiy District Court sentenced Melnik to six years in prison.

Related Cases: Vladimir Piskarev, Artur Putintsev

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Additional Name(s): Sergey Aleksandrovich Tolokonnikov, Толоконников Сергей Александрович

Gender: Male

Current Location: Detention Centre No. 5, Moscow

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 5 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: October/20/2021

Date of Sentencing: July/12/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Sergey Tolokonnikov

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Sergey Tolokonnikov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On October 20, 2021, authorities detained Tolokonnikov following raids on the homes of several Jehovah's Witnesses in Moscow and the Odintsov City district, Moscow region. Tolokonnikov was accused of engaging in extremist activities for discussing the Bible with an undercover FSB agent.

On July 12, 2023, the Savelovsky District Court of Moscow sentenced Marunov to five years in prison for “recruitment or other involvement of a person in the activities of an extremist organization” (Art. 282.2-1.1 RCC).

Related Cases: Roman Mareyev, Anatoliy Marunov

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