Russia
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Irkutsk Remain Faithful Despite Brutal Home Raids
On October 4, 2021, a series of home raids took place in the Irkutsk region. These raids were accompanied by interrogations and brutal beatings. As a result, six Jehovah’s Witnesses were sent to a pretrial detention center simply for the peaceful practice of their Christian faith.
No Reason to Fear Persecution
During the 2019 annual meeting, Brother Mark Sanderson of the Governing Body delivered the talk entitled “What Do We Have to Fear?” The talk included this video segment with experiences from some of our brothers and sisters who have been persecuted in Russia.
Interview With Brother Dmitriy Mikhaylov
Brother Mikhaylov was arrested on May 29, 2018. He spent several months in detention. In an interview, he relates how Jehovah, along with the support of his faithful wife, helped him to endure. He also explains how sharing Bible truths with other inmates helped him maintain his peace and joy.
