Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia: A News Report by Oxana Selekhova for NTV Television

[e-mail] A news report by Oxana Selekhova for NTV Television focused on Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia, covering the legal and social challenges the group faces in the country. Russia has classified the Jehovah’s Witnesses as an extremist organization, resulting in increased persecution, arrests, and raids on homes and places of worship. The news report provides insights into the impact of these actions on the community, highlighting both government perspectives and personal stories of believers.
The broadcast by NTV Television offers a detailed look at how Jehovah’s Witnesses are treated under current Russian policies, reflecting broader concerns over religious freedom in the country. Such reports are part of a wider distribution across Russian media, often contributing to the national dialogue regarding religious groups and the state’s approach to handling them.
The coverage reaches a national audience through NTV, one of Russia's most-watched television networks, and helps shape public opinion on religious organizations such as Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia.