Tatiana Barakhtenko
Retired persons
1956-02-05
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Biography
A resident of Khakassia (Russia). In October 2025, she was detained in an extremist organisation case because of her involvement in the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Representatives of this community are prosecuted under extremist articles solely because of their religious activities - holding meetings and worships and involving new supporters.
Barakhtenko was released on the recognisance not to abscond.
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