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Left: Brother Viktor Kudinov and his wife, Svetlana. Right: Brother Sergey Zhigalov and his wife, Olga

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 | UPDATED: JANUARY 14, 2025
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UPDATE—BROTHERS IMPRISONED | Focusing on Faith, Not Fear

UPDATE—BROTHERS IMPRISONED | Focusing on Faith, Not Fear

On January 14, 2025, the Gagarinskiy District Court of Sevastopol, Crimea, convicted Brothers Viktor Kudinov and Sergey Zhigalov and sentenced both brothers to six years in prison. They were taken into custody from the courtroom.

Profiles

We are certain Jehovah will continue to bless Viktor and Sergey for their patient endurance, for He is a God “who takes pleasure in the peace of his servant.”—Psalm 35:27.

Time Line

  1. August 24, 2022

    Criminal case initiated. Homes searched. Arrested and placed in a temporary detention facility

  2. August 26, 2022

    Released from detention and placed under house arrest

  3. October 17, 2022

    Released from house arrest and placed under restrictions

  4. April 13, 2023

    Criminal trial began