Additional Name(s): Aleksander Seredkin, Aleksandr Ivanovich Seredkin, Серёдкин Александр Иванович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: November/15/2022

Date of Sentencing: November/15/2022

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 Belief Singing, Playing, & Producing Religious Songs & Music

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Aleksandr Seredkin

Extra Bio Info:

Aleksandr Seredkin is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On April 19, 2019, authorities detained Seredkin after executing raids on Jehovah Witnesses homes in Novosibirsk and other regions. Seredkin was accused of "organizing meetings and directing the reading and discussion" of religious literature.

On April 21, 2019, Seredkin was placed under house arrest.

On October 16, 2019, Seredkin's house arrest was lifted.

On November 15, 2022, the Oktyabrsky District Court of Novosibirsk sentenced Seredkin to six years in prison for “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). Seredkin was taken into custody following the verdict.

On June 16, 2023, the Novosibirsk Regional Court upheld Seredkin's sentence. 

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