Additional Name(s): Anatoliy Vasiliyevich Gorbunov, Горбунов Анатолий Васильевич
Gender: Male
Current Location: Detention Center No.1, Krasnoyarsk
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: February/2/2022
Date of Sentencing: February/2/2022
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism
Anatoliy Gorbunov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On February 2, 2022, the Oktyabrsky District Court of Krasnoyarsk sentenced Gorbunov to six years in prison for “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). Gorbunov was accused of holding religious meetings and having discussions about the Bible. He was taken into custody following the verdict.
On June 21, 2022, the Krasnoyarsk Regional Court upheld Gorbunov's sentence.
Gorbunov is married with two children.
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"Anatoliy Gorbunov" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Case of Gorbunov in Krasnoyarsk" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"The Court of Appeals Sentenced Anatoliy Gorbunov, a Retiree From Krasnoyarsk, to Serve a Six-Year Sentence in a Penal Colony" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"A Krasnoyarsk Court Sentenced Anatoliy Gorbunov to a Six-Year Prison Term for Discussing the Bible With Fellow Believers" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"The Tenth Criminal Case for Christian Convictions in Krasnoyarsk Territory; 62-year-old Believer Accused of Extremism" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
Additional Name(s): Gevorg Levanovich Yeritsyan, Ерицян Геворг Леванович
Gender: Male
Current Location: Detention Centre No.3, Rostov-on-Don
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Date of Detainment: August/11/2022
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism
Gevorg Yeritsyan is detained for his religious belief and activity.
On August 11, 2022, authorities in Novocherkassk arrested Yeritsyan following raids on the homes of several Jehovah's Witnesses. Authorities reportedly confiscated Bibles, electronic devices, and more.
Related Cases: Garegin Khachaturyan, Lubov Galitsina
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"Gevorg Yeritsyan" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Case of Yeritsyan and others in Novocherkassk" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Trial of three Novocherkassk Jehovah’s Witnesses* declared to be held behind closed doors" Caucasian Knot
"Searches Were Carried Out at the Homes of Local Jehovah's Witnesses in Novocherkassk. Two Believers Were Placed in a Detention Center" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
Additional Name(s): Garegin Benikovich Khachaturyan, Хачатурян Гарегин Беникович
Gender: Male
Current Location: Detention Centre No.3, Rostov-on-Don
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Date of Detainment: August/11/2022
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism
Garegin Khachaturyan is detained for his religious belief and activity.
On August 11, 2022, authorities in Novocherkassk arrested Khachaturyan following raids on the homes of several Jehovah's Witnesses. Authorities reportedly confiscated Bibles, electronic devices, and more.
Related Cases: Lubov Galitsina, Gevorg Yeritsyan
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"Garegin Khachaturyan" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Case of Yeritsyan and others in Novocherkassk" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Trial of three Novocherkassk Jehovah’s Witnesses* declared to be held behind closed doors" Caucasian Knot
"Searches Were Carried Out at the Homes of Local Jehovah's Witnesses in Novocherkassk. Two Believers Were Placed in a Detention Center" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia