Irina Kamshilova
Biography
Resident of Kurgan. On May 31, 2024, her home was searched. After interrogation, she was placed under recognisance not to leave. Kamshilova was accused of participating in the activities of an extremist organization due to her involvement with the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Representatives of this community are prosecuted under extremism articles solely for their religious activities—holding meetings and worship services, attracting new adherents. On September 5, 2025, the court sentenced her to a fine of 300 thousand rubles.
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