“Jehovah Always Helps!”

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 “Jehovah Always Helps!”

 September 12, 2023


 On August 18, 2023, the Solikamsk City Court of the Perm Territory convicted Brothers Vladimir Poltoradnev, Aleksandr Sobyanin, and Vladimir Timoshkin. They were fined 638,000 rubles ($6,787 U.S.), 494,000 rubles ($5,255 U.S.), and 512,000 rubles ($5,447 U.S.) respectively. They are not required to go to prison at this time.


 Profiles


 Vladimir Poltoradnev

 Born: 1962 (Krasnoshekovo, Orenburg Region)


 Biography: Worked repairing and maintaining sewing equipment


 Became interested in studying the Bible after learning about prophecies being fulfilled. Baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 2001


 Personal Comments

 What Bible account has helped you to strengthen your faith in Jehovah?


 Reading 1 Samuel chapter 17 and meditating on it helps me. David had the courage to fight Goliath because he remembered how Jehovah had helped him in the past. In verse 37, he said: “Jehovah, who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear, he is the one who will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” When the investigator threatened me with ten years in prison, I initially felt afraid and uncertain. But then I began flipping through my mental photo album of experiences with Jehovah, and those memories strengthened my faith in him. Jehovah has never allowed anything to happen to me that I could not bear. I know he is always in control.


 Aleksandr Sobyanin

 Born: 1973 (Krasnovishersk, Perm Territory)


 Biography: Works as a blacksmith. As a young person, wondered why humans die. Was happy to learn about the hope of eternal life found in the Bible. Baptized in 1992


 Married Mariya in 2020


 Personal Comments

 What has helped you to maintain your confidence in Jehovah?


 When I face moments of doubt, I remind myself of what Jehovah said to Jacob at Genesis 31:12: “I have seen all that Laban is doing to you.” Jehovah assured Jacob that He was paying attention, was with him, and was protecting him. I know Jehovah is doing the same for me. When I feel like I have no strength left, he never fails to give me the support I need to endure. Each challenge that I face teaches me the same lesson: Jehovah always helps!


 Vladimir Timoshkin a

 Born: 1968 (Solikamsk)


 Biography: Performs diagnostic testing on heating and cooling equipment


 Initially studied the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses to prove that their teachings were inaccurate. Was soon convinced he was being taught the truth. Baptized in 1997


 We are confident that all who continue to put their trust in Jehovah will experience the blessings of his loyal love.—Psalm 13:5, 6.


 Time Line

 July 28, 2020


 Homes searched. All three brothers placed in temporary detention


 July 29, 2020


 Vladimir Timoshkin released from temporary detention and placed under house arrest


 July 30, 2020


 Aleksandr released from temporary detention and placed under travel restrictions


 July 31, 2020


 Vladimir Poltoradnev released from temporary detention and placed under house arrest


 September 24, 2020


 Vladimir Poltoradnev released from house arrest and placed under travel restrictions


 October 26, 2020


 Vladimir Timoshkin released from house arrest and placed under travel restrictions


 May 16, 2023


 Criminal trial began


 No personal comments were available from Brother Vladimir Timoshkin.


 In the photo: Left to right: Brothers Aleksandr Sobyanin, Vladimir Timoshkin, and Vladimir Poltoradnev.

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