Andrey Vlasov

Additional Name(s): Andrey Valeriyevich Vlasov,

Gender: Male

Current Location: Medical-Penitentiary Facility No. 16, Kemerovo

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Health Concerns: Disability

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 7 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: July/12/2020

Date of Sentencing: May/23/2022

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 Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Andrey Vlasov

Extra Bio Info:

Andrey Vlasov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On July 12, 2020, authorities in Prokopievsk detained Vlasov reportedly for holding discussions about the Bible. Authorities searched Vlasov's home and reportedly seized Bibles and electronics.

On July 14, 2020, Vlasov was placed under house arrest.

On May 23, 2022, the Central District Court of Prokopyevsk sentenced Vlasov to seven 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). Vlasov is taken into custody following the verdict.

On July 26, 2022, the Kemerovo Regional Court upheld Vlasov's sentence.

On August 27, 2022, Vlasov was taken to a medical facility after suffering from bilateral pneumonia. He was later diagnosed with tuberculosis. 

On February 7, 2023, the Eighth Court of Cassation of General Jurisdiction (Kemerovo) upheld Vlasov's sentence.

Vlasov is reportedly disabled and suffers from heart disease.

Vlasov is married with one child.

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