Additional Name(s): Aleksandr Vasiliyevich Votyakov, Вотяков Александр Васильевич

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: December/14/2022

Date of Release: August/7/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: House Arrest

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

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Aleksandr Votyakov

Extra Bio Info:

Aleksandr Votyakov was under house arrest for his religious belief and activity. 

On December 14, 2022, authorities in Izhevsk detained Votyakov after searching his home. Authorities charged him with “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) and accused him of holding religious services and studying a religious publication. 

On December 15, 2022, Votyakov was placed under house arrest.

On August 7, 2023, Votyakov 's house arrest was lifted.

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