Detentions of Jehovah's Witnesses in December 2009
On December 1, 2009, in Bugulma (Republic of Tatarstan), during a sermon, two Jehovah's Witnesses were detained by police officers who refused to identify themselves and taken to the police station. Explanatory notes were drawn up by the police. In addition, the "Witnesses" were photographed despite their refusal. On December 3, 2009, in the village of Zarechny (Vologda Oblast), two Jehovah's Witnesses told people about their religious beliefs.