AUGUST 30, 2024
RUSSIA

Brother Aleksandr Salnikov Given Six-Year Suspended Prison Sentence

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On August 22, 2024, the Ordzhonikidzevskiy District Court of Magnitogorsk in the Chelyabinsk Region convicted Brother Aleksandr Salnikov and gave him a six-year suspended prison sentence. He is not required to go to prison at this time.

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Aleksandr Salnikov

Born: 1961 (Magnitogorsk)

Biography: Worked as the foreman of a team of machinists at a utility company before retirement

Married Nelly in 1985. They have a son and a daughter

Aleksandr had many questions, including questions about who was behind the laws of nature. Was happy to learn about the Creator. Both Aleksandr and Nelly were baptized as Jehovah’s Witnesses in 2000

Personal Comments

What positive results has your endurance brought you?

When I received all the case materials at the beginning of my criminal trial, I became anxious and even depressed. Excessive anxiety can destroy a person emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It is a terrible state to be in. Then a brother reminded me that giving in to discouragement makes Satan happy. However, a firm resolve makes Jehovah’s heart glad. I realized that I needed to learn to control my emotions more effectively. Jehovah has helped me to do that. Now I am able to focus less on my situation and more on my determination to simply remain faithful and loyal to Jehovah. I know that he will support and strengthen me.

How grateful we are to know that our generous God will always help us strengthen the qualities we need to endure any trial.—Galatians 5:22, 23.

Time Line

April 18, 2023

Criminal case initiated. Charged with organizing meetings via videoconferencing
April 20, 2023

Searches conducted in several homes in Magnitogorsk, including Aleksandr’s home. Aleksandr detained and placed in a temporary detention facility
April 22, 2023

Released from temporary detention and placed under travel restrictions
May 14, 2024

Criminal trial began
August 22, 2024

Convicted and given a six-year suspended prison sentence

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Brother Aleksandr Salnikov Given Six-Year Suspended Prison Sentence

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See Also

Imprisoned for Their Faith—Russia