Case of Kozak and others in Surgut Kirill Severinchik

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Case of Kozak and others in Surgut

Kirill Severinchik

Updated: September 12, 2023

Name: Severinchik, Kirill Arturovich

Date of Birth: March 30, 1997

Current status: accused

Article of the Russian Criminal Code: 282.2 (2)

Biography

Kirill Severinchik from Surgut became a victim of persecution for his faith following his father, Arthur . In 2019, during mass raids by security forces on the homes of Jehovah's Witnesses, they were severely beaten. More than four years later, the young man became accused in a criminal case for his faith.

Kirill was born in Surgut in March 1997. He has three sisters. His father worked as a crane operator and driver, his mother as a hairdresser.

Like many boys, as a child Kirill loved to ride a bicycle, solder, and repair things. He was interested in the principles of operation of various equipment. This hobby influenced the choice of his future profession. He trained as a mechanic in instrumentation and automation, as well as a third-class electrician.

Since 2018, Kirill has been working as an electrician for elevators. In his free time, he studies software, including 3D modeling, repairs electronic equipment and invents various devices. He generously shares his knowledge and helps friends in maintaining and setting up equipment. Kirill also loves to spend time with his family and helps his parents around the house and in the country.

From childhood, Kirill’s parents instilled biblical values in him, and he himself, when he grew up, was personally convinced that applying the advice from this book was beneficial and brought happiness. And the more he reflected on the mastery of the Creator, the more grateful he was to God for the opportunity to create something himself.

Faced with criminal prosecution, Kirill does not lose heart. He is supported by the example of his father and other Jehovah's Witnesses who are also persecuted for their faith.

Criminal case

Region:

Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area

Locality:

Surgut

What is suspected:

“gave speeches, participated in field service with local Jehovah’s Witnesses, held meetings with “pioneers”, “elders” and “ministerial servants”, including for the purpose of organizing the activities of the “elders” in the “congregation” “Vzletnoye” "

Criminal case number:

11902711017027628

Initiated:

February 11, 2019

Current stage of the case:

preliminary investigation

Investigates:

Investigative Department for the city of Surgut Investigative Directorate of the Russian Federation for the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug

Articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation:

282.2 (2), 282.2 (1), 282.3 (1)