“Giving Up Is Not an Option”

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“Giving Up Is Not an Option”

April 1, 2024


The Nikolaevsk-on-Amur City Court of the Khabarovsk Territory will soon announce its verdict in the case involving Brother Igor Kletkin, Brother Nikolay Kononenko, and Sister Nadezhda Korobochko. The prosecutor has yet to request a potential sentence.


Profiles


Igor Kletkin

Born: 1961 (Nikolaevsk-on-Amur)


Biography: Worked as a chauffeur


After an accident that left his mother paralyzed, Igor wondered why such things happen. Was grateful to receive clear answers from the Bible. Baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1999


Personal Comments


What helps you to maintain a positive outlook during this difficult time?


I don’t think about this persecution as having split my life into “before” and “after.” Rather, I simply see all of this as part of my service to Jehovah. I keep in mind Jesus’ words at John 15:20: “If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you.” Giving up is not an option for me. That would betray Jehovah, Jesus, and my brothers and sisters. I am determined to provide a good example for others.


Nikolay Kononenko

Born: 1982 (Nikolaevsk-on-Amur)


Biography: Baptized in 1998


No personal comments were available from Nikolay


Nadezhda Korobochko

Born: 1943 (Shakhty, Rostov Region)


Biography: Worked as an accountant. Raised four children


Read the Bible but found it difficult to understand on her own. Began to study with Jehovah’s Witnesses. Was happy to get to know God and his qualities. Baptized in 1996


Personal Comments


What have you learned about Jehovah by going through this difficult experience?


This experience has taught me that Jehovah not only sees what is happening but also knows how it makes me feel. He then provides me with exactly the kind of assistance I need. Whenever I struggle to focus and keep my thoughts in order, Jehovah gives me peace. And he helps me recall Bible verses that perfectly apply at that particular moment. The greater the trial, the more I feel Jehovah’s spirit and the stronger my trust in him becomes.


We thank Jehovah for the loving care and support he provides to all who trust in him and who declare: “You are my God.”—Psalm 31:14.


Time Line


October 11, 2021


Homes of Igor and Nadezhda searched. Igor placed in a temporary detention center


October 12, 2021


Nadezhda interrogated


October 13, 2021


Igor released from temporary detention


October 14, 2021


Igor and Nadezhda placed under travel restrictions


September 27, 2022


Nikolay placed under travel restrictions


January 16, 2023


Criminal trial began


In the photo: Left to right: Sister Nadezhda Korobochko, Brother Igor Kletkin, and Brother Nikolay Kononenko.

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