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Vitaly Astakhov
Biography
A resident of the Zabaykalsky Krai. On 19 March 2026, his home was searched, after which he was given a recognizance not to leave on charges of organising activities of an extremist organisation due to his involvement in the activities of the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Representatives of this community are prosecuted under extremism charges solely because of their religious activities - holding meetings and worship services and attracting new supporters.
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