Albert Pilshchikov

A resident of Cheboksary. On 6 March 2026, he was detained and taken into custody the next day on charges of involvement in the activities of an extremist organisation in connection with his involvement in the activities of the Jehovah's Witnesses community.

Representatives of this community are prosecuted under extremist articles solely on the grounds of their religious activities, such as holding meetings and worship services and attracting new supporters.