MARCH 6, 2024
RUSSIA

Sister Yelena Kozhevnikova Receives a Two-Year Suspended Sentence

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On March 4, 2024, the Tsentralniy District Court of Tolyatti in the Samara Region convicted Sister Yelena Kozhevnikova. She received a two-year suspended prison sentence. She is not required to go to prison at this time.

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Yelena Kozhevnikova

Born: 1961 (Ivanovo, Ivanovo Region)

Biography: Worked as a salesperson in a department store. Her only son died when he was 18 years old

Decided to read the entire Bible. Began studying with Jehovah’s Witnesses and received clear answers to her questions. Baptized in 1998

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How have you benefited from others praying in your behalf?

The prayers offered by my spiritual family in my behalf help strengthen my determination not to give in to the pressures I am facing. Those prayers, combined with my own, are answered every time Jehovah gives me peace of mind. This enables me to think clearly and make wise decisions. It must make Jehovah’s heart glad when we pray for one another. I can imagine him smiling as he looks down and sees us united in this way. Having experienced the effect of these prayers, I am motivated to continue praying for others as well.

We are grateful to know that Jehovah answers our prayers by providing “power through his spirit” to Yelena and all of our brothers and sisters enduring persecution.—Ephesians 3:16.

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May 15, 2023

Criminal case initiated
May 16, 2023

Home searched
May 18, 2023

Placed under travel restrictions
August 16, 2023

Criminal trial began
March 4, 2024

Convicted and received a two-year suspended prison sentence

a Sister Kozhevnikova’s comments were provided prior to her sentencing.

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Sister Yelena Kozhevnikova Receives a Two-Year Suspended Sentence

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Imprisoned for Their Faith—Russia