Additional Name(s): Rishat Khalitovich Girfanov, Гирфанов Ришат Халитович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: September/30/2015

Date of Sentencing: August/3/2016

Date of Release: September/29/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism

Rishat Girfanov

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Rishat Girfanov was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On September 30, 2015, authorities arrested Girfanov after accusing him of being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. He and his colleagues allegedly attended meetings for the organization, studied the its literature, and sought to attract new supporters. Authorities raided Girfanov's home and reportedly confiscated organizational literature. 

On August 3, 2016, the Moscow District Military Court sentenced Girfanov to eight years in prison for “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC).

On December 20, 2016, Girfanov's verdict was upheld. 

On September 29, 2023, Girfanov was released from prison after completing his sentence.

Girfanov is married with three children.

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Additional Name(s): Anas Akhsanovich Gimazetdinov, Гимазетдинов Анас Ахсанович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Reduced to 17 Years, 9 Months' Imprisonment

Sentence: Originally 18 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: October/17/2017

Date of Sentencing: September/24/2019

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism

Anas Gimazetdinov

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Anas Gimazetdinov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On October 17, 2017, authorities arrested Gimazetdinov after being accused of being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. Prosecutors accused him of organizing in Hizb ut-Tahrir meetings, studying the organization's literature, and seeking to attract new members for the organization.

On April 26, 2019, the Volga District Military Court sentenced Gimazetdinov to 18 years in prison and one year of restricted freedom for "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC).

On September 24, 2019, the Supreme Court of Russia reduced Gimazetdinov's sentence by three months to 17 years and nine months in prison.

Gimazetdinov has two children.

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Additional Name(s): Ilgiz Failovich Gimaletdinov, Himaletdinov Ilgiz Failovich, Гималетдинов Ильгиз Фаилович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 14 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: February/4/2015

Date of Sentencing: July/30/2018

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism Treason & Sedition

Ilgiz Gimaletdinov

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Ilgiz Gimaletdinov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On February 4, 2015, authorities arrested Gimaletdinov after accusing him of being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. He was initially charged with “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC).

In January 2016, Gimaletdinov was also charged with "preparing for actions aimed at the forcible seizure of power or the forcible retention of power” (Art. 30-1/Art. 278 RCC).

On July 30, 2018, the Volga District Military Court sentenced Gimaletdinov to 14 years in prison and one year of restricted freedom for “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC) and "preparing for actions aimed at the forcible seizure of power or the forcible retention of power” (Art. 30-1/Art. 278 RCC). Gimaletdinov was also fined 450,000 rubles.

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