Additional Name(s): Konstantin Yevgeniyevich Sannikov, Санников Константин Евгеньевич

Gender: Male

Current Location: Detention Center No. 1, Tatarstan

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Health Concerns: Cardiovascular system issues, abdominal issues

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 6 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: August/27/2020

Date of Sentencing: February/15/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Konstantin Sannikov

Extra Bio Info:

Konstantin Sannikov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On August 27, 2020, authorities in Kazan detained Sannikov after accusing him of “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC) for having discussions about the Bible.

On February 15, 2023, the Sovetskiy District Court of Kazan sentenced Sannikov to six years and six months in prison.

On June 6, 2023, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Tatarstan upheld Sannikov's sentence.

On December 8, 2023, the Judicial Collegium of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Tatarstan upheld Sannikov's sentence.

Sannikov is married with four children.

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