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Brother Pyotr Krupnov and his wife, Maya

JANUARY 4, 2022
RUSSIA

UPDATE | Preparation and Hope Assist Brother Pyotr Krupnov and His Wife, Maya

UPDATE | Preparation and Hope Assist Brother Pyotr Krupnov and His Wife, Maya

On March 9, 2022, the Penza Regional Court denied the appeal of Brother Pyotr Krupnov and his wife, Maya. They are not required to go to prison at this time.

Time Line

  1. December 30, 2021

    The Nikolskiy District Court of the Penza Region convicted Pyotr and his wife, Maya, and imposed a suspended prison sentence of three years

  2. October 25, 2021

    Criminal trial began

  3. October 12, 2021

    Pyotr and Maya were added to the list of terrorists and extremists because of discussing religious materials with their friends

  4. September 15, 2021

    Criminal case against Maya was initiated. Pyotr was later added to the case as a defendant

  5. October 11, 2020

    Security officers searched the homes of four families of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Nikolsk, including the Krupnovs’ home

Profiles

We appreciate the example of Pyotr and Maya as they remain firmly anchored in their hope and rely on Jehovah.—Hebrews 6:19.