Additional Name(s): Roman Lyubomirivich Baranovskiy, Барановский Роман Любомирович

Gender: Male

Current Location: Penal Colony No. 3, Trans-Baikal

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: April/10/2019

Date of Sentencing: February/24/2021

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 Praying Religious Activity Religious Belief Singing, Playing, & Producing Religious Songs & Music

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Roman Baranovskiy

Extra Bio Info:

Roman Baranovskiy is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On April 10, 2019, authorities in Abkan arrested Baranovskiy following raids on the homes of Jehovah's Witnesses.

On February 19, 2020, Baranovskiy is charged 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).

On February 24, 2021, the Abakan City Court sentenced Baranovskiy to six years in prison. Baranovskiy's prosecution reportedly stemmed from his religious activities, including singing songs, praying communally, and discussing the Bible with people at his home.

On May 24, 2021, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Khakassia upheld Baranovskiy's sentence.

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