Anna Guseva
- Criminal Code
- Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism casesCases against Jehovah's Witnesses
- Region
- Zabaykalsky Krai
Case summary
A resident of the Zabaikalsky Krai. On 19 March 2026, she was searched as part of a case of involvement in the activities of an extremist organisation, namely 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. Guseva was given a covenant not to leave the country.
Others charged under Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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