MAY 6, 2024 | UPDATED: JULY 11, 2024
RUSSIA

UPDATE—PRISON SENTENCES | “Jehovah Has Everything Under Control”

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On July 10, 2024, the Khorolskiy District Court of the Primorye Territory convicted Brother Boris Andreyev, Brother Anatoliy Li, and Sister Nataliya Sharapova. Boris was sentenced to six years in prison, Anatoliy to six years and six months in prison, and Nataliya to three years in prison. All three were already in pretrial detention and will remain in custody.

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Boris Andreyev

Born: 1951 (Monastyrishche, Primorye Territory)

Biography: Worked as a dispatch agent for emergency services

Having his questions answered directly from the Bible convinced him he had found the truth. Baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 2004

Married Aleksandra in 2020

Personal Comments From Boris’ Wife, Aleksandra a

How has your husband helped you to endure this challenging time?

I remember one particularly difficult day after Boris had been detained. I felt emotionally crushed, and I broke down in tears. I described in a letter to Boris what had happened and how I felt. In his reply, he expressed understanding and sympathy. But most important, he reminded me of all the difficulties we had faced and overcome in the past with Jehovah’s help. That was exactly what I needed, and it convinced me even more that Jehovah will never abandon us.

As He has for Anatoliy, Boris, and Nataliya, we are confident that Jehovah will continue to answer us in our days of distress and provide us with the strength to endure.—Psalm 20:1.

Time Line

July 28, 2022

Criminal case initiated
October 6, 2022

Twelve homes searched in the village of Yaroslavsky. Boris and Nataliya placed in a temporary detention center
October 7, 2022

Boris and Nataliya transferred to a pretrial detention center
October 12, 2022

Anatoliy placed in a temporary detention center
October 13, 2022

Anatoliy transferred to a pretrial detention center
October 5, 2023

Criminal trial began

a b c During the preparation of this article, Brother Andreyev, Brother Li, and Sister Sharapova were all in pretrial detention and it was not possible to obtain their personal comments.

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UPDATE—PRISON SENTENCES | “Jehovah Has Everything Under Control”

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Imprisoned for Their Faith—Russia