“I Do Not Feel Lonely”

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“I Do Not Feel Lonely”

August 12, 2024


The Vyselkovskiy District Court of the Krasnodar Territory will soon announce its verdict in the case involving Sister Irina Zinina. The prosecutor has yet to request a potential sentence.


Profile


Irina Zinina

Born: 1987 (Norilsk, Krasnoyarsk Territory)


Biography: Worked as a dressmaker


Irina’s mother, Lyudmila, was the first to study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses


Irina was impressed with the happy way of life enjoyed by those who apply Bible principles. Baptized in 2001


Lyudmila is being tried in a separate criminal case


Personal Comments

How have you experienced Jehovah’s support?


I firmly believe that Jehovah is using my spiritual brothers and sisters to help me through this difficult time. They pray for me and my family and often send me pictures, videos, or encouraging scriptures and thoughts. Some even come to my court hearings. I am extremely grateful for everything they do. It is because of their support that I do not feel lonely. I am convinced that with Jehovah’s help and with a brotherhood like this, I can endure any challenge that comes my way.


We are confident that Jehovah will keep strengthening Irina and all of us as we strive to imitate him and “continue loving one another.”—1 John 4:7.


Time Line

February 13, 2022


The home where Irina lives with her mother and father searched


May 23, 2023


Criminal case initiated. Charged with participating in the activities of an extremist organization for talking about her beliefs


July 22, 2023


Placed under travel restrictions


February 8, 2024


Criminal trial began

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