APRIL 20, 2022
RUSSIA
UPDATE | Maksim Zavrazhnov Maintains a Positive Attitude
On May 30, 2022, the Moskovskiy District Court of the City of Nizhny Novgorod convicted Brother Maksim Zavrazhnov and imposed a suspended prison sentence of six years. He is not required to go to prison at this time.
Time Line
June 4, 2019
Criminal investigation initiated
July 17, 2019
Officially charged with organizing extremist activities. Arrested, interrogated, and detained overnight
July 18, 2019
Restrictions imposed that prohibited the use of the telephone or the Internet and barred him from leaving his home between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
February 3, 2020
Restrictions removed
February 26, 2020
Travel ban preventing him from leaving the area imposed
December 6, 2021
Criminal trial began
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As the persecution of our dear brothers in Russia and Crimea continues, our confidence in Jehovah grows stronger. We know that he will never abandon his loyal ones.—Hebrews 13:5.
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