Additional Name(s): Andrey Yuriyevich Murych, Мурыч Андрей Юрьевич

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: March/23/2022

Date of Release: January/23/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Andrey Murych

Extra Bio Info:

Andrey Murych was detained for his religious belief and activity.

On March 23, 2022, authorities in Balakovo arrested several Jehovah's Witnesses, including Murych, in relation to their religious activities. Prior to their arrests, they were being investigated for organizing and participating in extremist activities.

On January 23, 2023, Murych was released from prison.

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