Name: Pasynkova Yuliya Gennadiyevna
Date of Birth: December 5, 1990
Current status: suspect
Articles of Criminal Code of Russian Federation: 282.2 (2)

Biography

Yuliya Pasynkova faced persecution in the summer of 2024, when criminal cases were opened against her and her mother-in-law, Tatyana. Yuliya's husband, Aleksey, was under investigation because of his beliefs back in December 2022. The situation is aggravated by the fact that the couple are raising a son with a disability, who needs round-the-clock help.

Yuliya was born in December 1990 in the city of Abdulino, Orenburg Region. Her mother was educated as a seamstress, but worked in various fields. Her father worked as an electric locomotive driver for 35 years. He tragically died in 2021, when shortly after the first search of the Pasynkov family, Yuliya's parents were hit by a car. The mother was seriously injured at the time. Yuliya has an elder sister who also has a child with a disability.

In her youth, Yuliya studied at a music school and went in for cross-country skiing. She still loves music. After school, she worked as a nail technician.

Yuliya began to be interested in the Bible at a young age. According to the believer, she was touched by the wisdom of biblical principles, which reflect God's love for people. In 2009, she decided to become one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

In 2013, Yuliya married Aleksey, and 3 years later they had a son. In 2020, the couple moved to Stavropol so that their child could receive the necessary medical care there.

Yuliya worries about how the criminal prosecution of their family will affect her son. She says: "Subsequently, when it comes to my trial, Aleksey will be with my son instead of me. I am worried about what the court decision will be in my husband's case—whether he will stay with us." Yuliya is also upset that she cannot attend her husband's trial to support him.

Against the backdrop of what is happening, Yuliya's health has deteriorated, and this worries her family. Despite the difficulties, the couple have everything they need— friends have surrounded them with care.

Case History

In July 2024, the investigative committee opened a criminal case against Yuliya Pasynkova on suspicion of participating in the activities of an extremist organization. A few days later, her home was searched, the third since November 2021, when a criminal case was opened against her husband, Aleksey. The couple is raising a son with a disability, who is completely dependent on the help of his parents.
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