Pavel Baturov
Pavel Baturov, born 1992, Kamchatka Krai. Charges: Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Participation in the activities of an extremist organization); “The second case of Jehovah's Witnesses in Vilyuchisk”. Status: location unknown.
In brief
Kamchatka Krai · Vilyuchinsk · Extremism cases, Cases against Jehovah's Witnesses
Sentence
No information about a verdict.
Charges
- Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Participation in the activities of an extremist organization
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, he participated in religious events and taught the Jehovah's Witnesses religion to the residents of Vilyuchinsk.
Latest event
March 29, 2026 — persecution begins
The second case of Jehovah's Witnesses in Vilyuchisk
Criminal case
The second case of Jehovah's Witnesses in Vilyuchisk
Other defendants in the case
- Evgeniya Vasilieva — Location unknown
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of Vilyuchinsk (Kamchatka Krai). On 29 March 2026, a search took place at his home. A case was opened against him for participation in the activities of an extremist organisation due to his involvement in the activities of the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Representatives of this community are prosecuted under extremist articles solely because of their religious activities - holding meetings and worship services and attracting new supporters.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.