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Viacheslav Sharov

Viacheslav Sharov

40 yr old (born in 01.09.1985)

Address: 655017, Республика Хакасия, г. Абакан, кв. Молодежный, 11, ФКУ СИЗО-1 УФСИН России по Республике Хакасия, Шаров Вячеслав Владимирович, 1985 г.р.

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A resident of the urban-type settlement of Mayna (Republic of Khakassia), his home was searched on 26 January 2026. The following day, he was remanded in custody on charges of organising the activities of an extremist organisation due to his involvement with the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Members of this community are prosecuted under extremist charges solely for their religious activities—such as holding meetings, conducting worship services, and attracting new members.

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Address: 655017, Республика Хакасия, г. Абакан, кв. Молодежный, 11, ФКУ СИЗО-1 УФСИН России по Республике Хакасия, Шаров Вячеслав Владимирович, 1985 г.р.

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