Additional Name(s): Vladimir Vladimirovich Piskarev, Пискарёв Владимир Владимирович
Gender: Male
Current Location: Detention Center No. 1, Orel
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Health Concerns: Pancreatitis
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: December/9/2020
Date of Sentencing: October/13/2023
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
Vladimir Piskarev is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On December 9, 2020, authorities in Oryol detained Piskarev following searches of the homes of several Jehovah's Witnesses.
In October 2021, Piskarev was 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 September 7, 2022, it is reported that Piskarev was transferred to the hospital after suffering from pancreatitis.
On October 13, 2023, the Sovetskiy District Court sentenced Piskarev to six years in prison.
Piskarev has reportedly endured several health issues while in prison.
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