‘Jehovah Has Never Left Me’

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‘Jehovah Has Never Left Me’


The Kurgan City Court of the Kurgan Region will soon announce its verdict in the case involving Brother Anatoliy Isakov. The prosecutor has yet to request a potential sentence.

January 1, 2024


Profile


Anatoliy Isakov

Born: 1964 (Kurgan)


Biography: Worked as a foreman at a vehicle manufacturing plant


Married Tatyana in 1988. The couple had two children, a son and a daughter. Their son passed away


After studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses, became convinced that there is a Creator. Baptized in 1993


Diagnosed with cancer of the blood. Also suffers from multiple compression fractures in his spine and ribs


Personal Comments

What effect have the criminal trial and the difficulties with your health had on your faith?


I have seen the truth of what is written at James 1:2, 3: “Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you meet with various trials, knowing as you do that this tested quality of your faith produces endurance.” The “various trials” I face have put my faith to the test. But the results have been positive. I have gained more faith and a stronger relationship with Jehovah. I am very grateful that Jehovah has surrounded me with his loving care and has never left me.


We appreciate Anatoliy’s example of determination and faith despite his many challenges. And we are grateful to know that no matter what circumstances we face, Jehovah will prove to be the ‘rock of our hearts.’—Psalm 73:26.


Time Line

July 13, 2021


Criminal case initiated


July 14, 2021


Home searched. Placed in a temporary detention center


July 15, 2021


Transferred to a pretrial detention center


July 21, 2021


Appeal made to the Department of Health of the Kurgan Region to end Anatoliy’s detainment to allow him to resume chemotherapy treatment


August 28, 2021


After a request from the European Court of Human Rights, released from the pretrial detention center. Placed under travel restrictions


July 6, 2023


Criminal trial began


In the photo: Brother Anatoliy Isakov and his wife, Tatyana.

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