JUNE 3, 2024 | UPDATED: NOVEMBER 20, 2025
RUSSIA

UPDATE—SISTER CONVICTED | “Jehovah Is the Center of My Life”

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On November 19, 2025, the Vyselkovskiy District Court of the Krasnodar Territory convicted Sister Yelena Gadrshina and gave her a two-year suspended prison sentence. She is not required to go to prison at this time.

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Yelena Gadrshina

Born: 1958 (Bazarny Syzgan, Ulyanovsk Region)

Biography: Worked as an accountant prior to retirement

She has one daughter

Began studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses and was comforted to learn that God’s Kingdom would bring true peace. Baptized in 1999

Personal Comments

What helps you not to be afraid?

Psalm 74:22 provides a good reminder for me: “Rise up, O God, and plead your legal case.” It helps me to keep in mind that it is Jehovah’s name that is on trial, and he will help me to defend it. Also, maintaining the proper perspective about what is important in my life is vital to controlling my fear. The planets revolve around the sun, and as a result, everything works properly. The same is true for me. Because Jehovah is the center of my life, everything works out beautifully.

We are grateful to know that we, like Yelena, can count on Jehovah to support and defend us with his power.—Psalm 54:1, 2.

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February 13, 2022

Home searched. Electronic devices, bank cards, and personal records seized
June 15, 2023

Criminal case initiated
August 10, 2023

Interrogated and placed under travel restrictions
January 30, 2024

Criminal trial began

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UPDATE—SISTER CONVICTED | “Jehovah Is the Center of My Life”

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