Additional Name(s): Oleg Ivanovich Danilov, Данилов Олег Иванович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 3 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: March/30/2021

Date of Sentencing: March/30/2021

Date of Release: March/1/2024

Current Status: Released

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Giving, Sharing, & Listening to a Religious Speech Online Activity Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Oleg Danilov

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Oleg Danilov was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On March 30, 2021, the Krasnodar Territory Abinsky District Court sentenced Danilov to three years in prison for “participating in the activities of a public or religious association, or any other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-2 RCC). Authorities reportedly accused Danilov of participating “in religious teaching and sermons...through information and telecommunication networks,...entered into discussions in a collective discussion of the Bible,...read aloud to other participants the religious books Jehovah's Witnesses, with an emphasis on the fact that that these books contain the correct knowledge about God... ”. Danilov was taken into custody following the verdict.

On May 25, 2021, the Krasnodar Regional Court upheld Danilov's sentence.

In October 2021, it was reported that Danilov had been arbitrarily placed in a punishment cell for alleged prison violations.

On March 1, 2024, Danilov was released from prison after completing his sentence.

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Additional Name(s): Roman Lyubomirivich Baranovskiy, Барановский Роман Любомирович

Gender: Male

Current Location: Penal Colony No. 3, Trans-Baikal

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: April/10/2019

Date of Sentencing: February/24/2021

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 Praying Religious Activity Religious Belief Singing, Playing, & Producing Religious Songs & Music

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Roman Baranovskiy

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Roman Baranovskiy is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On April 10, 2019, authorities in Abkan arrested Baranovskiy following raids on the homes of Jehovah's Witnesses.

On February 19, 2020, Baranovskiy is 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 February 24, 2021, the Abakan City Court sentenced Baranovskiy to six years in prison. Baranovskiy's prosecution reportedly stemmed from his religious activities, including singing songs, praying communally, and discussing the Bible with people at his home.

On May 24, 2021, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Khakassia upheld Baranovskiy's sentence.

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Additional Name(s): Andrey Leonidovich Andreyev, Andreev Andrey, Андреев Андрей Леонидович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 4 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: October/16/2019

Date of Sentencing: June/3/2021

Date of Release: February/22/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Andrey Andreyev

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Andrey Andreyev was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On October 16, 2019, authorities in Kursk arrested Andreyev following raids on the homes of Jehovah's Witnesses.

On June 3, 2021, the Kursk Industrial District Court sentenced Andreyev to four years and six months 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).

On January 20, 2022, the Kursk Regional Court upheld Andreyev's sentence.

On January 12, 2023, the First Cassation Court of General Jurisdiction in Saratov upheld Andreyev's sentence.

On February 22, 2023, Andreyev was released from prison.

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