Russia
Russia Declares the Bible “Extremist”
The Vyborg City Court declared “extremist” the Russian version of the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, a Bible published by Jehovah’s Witnesses in numerous languages.
International Response to Russia’s Supreme Court Decision Against Jehovah’s Witnesses
International government agencies and officials comment on the unjust court decision and Russia’s failure to protect the religious freedom of minority religious groups.
International Delegation of Brothers Shows Support for Russian Fellow Worshippers at Supreme Court Appeal Hearing
The Governing Body arranged for a delegation of brothers from three continents to travel to Moscow.
Russia’s Supreme Court Confirms Earlier Ruling to Criminalize Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Supreme Court of Russia rejected the Witnesses’ appeal and upheld its April 20 decision. Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia will appeal for justice to the ECHR and the UN Human Rights Committee.
Officials in Russia Honor Jehovah’s Witnesses, Including Jailed Danish Citizen, for Outstanding Community Service
Officials in the Russian city of Oryol thanked a group of Jehovah’s Witnesses for their community service. The group included Dennis Christensen, who was recently arrested for attending a peaceful religious gathering.
Video Published of Russian Authorities Raiding Peaceful Religious Meeting
Video aired on a Russian news outlet shows armed police officers and Federal Security Service agents raiding a religious service of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oryol, Russia.
Video of Russian Authorities Raiding Peaceful Religious Meeting
On May 25, 2017, armed police and Federal Security Service (FSB) agents raided a religious service of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oryol, Russia.
Russia’s Supreme Court Ruling Has Negative Impact on Jehovah’s Witnesses
The decision vilifies the Witnesses and has emboldened some individuals and government officials to inflict further harm, as exemplified by recent incidents.
President Putin Gives Parenting Award to Jehovah’s Witnesses
During a ceremony at the Kremlin, President Vladimir Putin awarded the Order of “Parental Glory” to Valeriy and Tatiana Novik, Jehovah’s Witnesses from Karelia.