Aleksandr Parkov
Additional Name(s): Aleksander Parkov, Aleksandr Mikhailovich Parkov, Парков Александр Михайлович
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 6 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: May/22/2019
Date of Sentencing: July/29/2021
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
Aleksandr Parkov
Extra Bio Info:
Aleksandr Parkov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On May 22, 2019, authorities in Rostov-on-Don arrested Parkov after raiding the homes of several Jehovah's Witnesses. He 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 July 29, 2021, the Leninskiy District Court of Rostov-on-Don sentenced Parkov to six years and six months in prison.
On December 6, 2021, the Rostov Regional Court upheld Parkov's sentence.
Related Cases: Arsen Avanesov, Vilen Avanesov
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Photo attributed to Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
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"Aleksandr Parkov" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
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"Case of Avanesov and Others in Rostov-on-Don" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
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"Rostov Regional Court Approved Six to Six and Half Years in Prison for Three of Jehovah's Witnesses. They Have Already Served Half of Their Sentence in Pre-Trial Detention" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
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"In Rostov-on-Don, Three of Jehovah's Witnesses Receive From Six to Six and a Half Years in Prison for Talking About the Bible" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
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"Three Witnesses Went to Jail in Rostov-on-Don" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia