Vladimir Gaidyshev
Vladimir Gaidyshev, born 1972, Kurgan Oblast. Charges: Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Participation in the activities of an extremist organization); “Vladimir Gaidyshev's case of participation in extremist organisation”. Sentence (March 3, 2026): a fine of 3 thousand roubles. Status: at large.
In brief
Kurgan Oblast · Kurgan · Teachers · Extremism cases, Cases against Jehovah's Witnesses
Sentence
a fine of 3 thousand roubles
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Participation in the activities of an extremist organization
Full wording of the charges
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Latest event
March 3, 2026 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
· Persecution begins
Vladimir Gaidyshev's case of participation in extremist organisation
Criminal case
Vladimir Gaidyshev's case of participation in extremist organisation
- Case number
- 1-17/2026 (1-222/2025)
Details and sources
Full summary
Resident of Shadrinsk (Kurgan region). In April 2025, criminal proceedings were initiated against him for participation in an extremist organisation due to his involvement in the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Representatives of this community are prosecuted under extremist articles solely for religious activities: meetings, joint worship services, attracting new supporters.
On 21 April Gaidyshev was detained. After interrogation, he was released on his own recognisance.
Gaidyshev has a visual first groupdisability status.
On 3 March 2026 he was sentenced to a fine of 300 thousand rubles.
Other people prosecuted under Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.