Additional Name(s):
Maksim Viktorovich Puygin, Maksim Puigin, Puigin Maxim Viktorovich, Пуйгин Максим Викторович
Gender:
Male
Perpetrator:
Russia
Religion or Belief:…
Feb 11, 2022
USCIRF Calls Attention to Pastor Raymond Koh on 5th Anniversary of Disappearance
Washington, DC – The U.S Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) called for answers on the disappearance of Pastor…
Mar 4, 2022
*Special note: This podcast was recorded on March 3, 2022 and only reflects the events that have occurred up to this date*
The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has shocked the world and created a humanitarian…
Mar 10, 2022
*Special note: This podcast was recorded on March 8, 2022 and only reflects the events that have occurred up to this date*
The Russian government has long used religious freedom violations in its efforts to…
Mar 16, 2022
USCIRF Warns of Potential for Significant Religious Oppression in Ukraine
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is appalled by the incalculable suffering already…
In this backgrounder, we summarize and link to our relevant coverage of Russia for all who wish to better understand domestic religious freedom violations in Russia, and the use of similar violations to expand Russian influence in Belarus and repress…
Apr 25, 2022
USCIRF Releases 2022 Annual Report with Recommendations for U.S. Policy
Recommends Afghanistan as Country of Particular Concern
Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious…