Maksim Barbaziuk

Resident of Tver. Worked in the financial sector, then as an electrician. On 24 July 2023, his home was searched as part of a case of organising activities of an extremist organisation in connection with involvement in the activities of the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Representatives of this community are prosecuted under extremist articles solely on the basis of religious activity - holding meetings and worship services and attracting new supporters. Barbaziuk was given a covenant not to leave the country.