Prisoners of conscience The case of Sveshnikov and Popov in Kovrov Aleksandr Popov

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Prisoners of conscience

The case of Sveshnikov and Popov in Kovrov

Aleksandr Popov

Updated: September 21, 2023

Name: Popov, Aleksandr Vladimirovich

Date of Birth: August 19, 1987

Current status: accused

Article of the Russian Criminal Code: 282.2 (2)

Time spent in prison: 2 days in temporary holding facility, 27 days under house arrest

Current restrictions: house arrest

Biography

Alexander Popov faced criminal prosecution for his beliefs in August 2023. A search was carried out in his home, the believer was sent to a temporary detention facility, and later under house arrest.

Alexander was born in August 1987 in the city of Kovrov, Vladimir region. He was the only child in the family. Parents worked as engineers.

As a child, Alexander worked in the karting section. After school, he went to work at an enterprise, where he mastered the specialty of a plumber, and then worked at it until his arrest. In his free time, the man is interested in tourism and loves to travel by kayak, bicycle and car.

Alexander’s mother was the first in the family to begin studying the Bible. Later her son joined her. He was attracted by the biblical teachings that God would bring order to the earth, rid people of disease, and put an end to injustice and the harm that was being done to the planet. Subsequently, Alexander took the Christian path.

Due to criminal prosecution, Alexander lost the opportunity to work and support himself. His retired parents' chronic illnesses worsened due to their worries. Alexander's mother supports him in everything. The father does not understand why his son is being persecuted and calls these accusations “a violation of the rights of believers.”

Criminal case

Region:

Vladimir Region

Locality:

Kovrov

Criminal case number:

12302170013000077

Initiated:

August 22, 2023

Current stage of the case:

Preliminary investigation

Articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation:

282.2 (2)