On July 6, 2018, it became known that a case was initiated in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk under Part 1 of Art. 282 of the Criminal Code for materials in the social network. On July 6, 2018, it became known that in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, a 30-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan is suspected of inciting ethnic and religious hatred. A criminal case has been opened against the man under Part 1 of Art. 282 of the Criminal Code.

Spouses, followers of Jehovah's Witnesses, were arrested in Omsk . On July 6, 2018, 46-year-old Sergey and 34-year-old Anastasia were arrested in Omsk Polyakovs, followers of Jehovah's Witnesses. They are accused under Part 2 of Art. 282.2 Criminal Code (participation in the activities of an extremist organization). This is the first time we know of a woman being arrested for involvement in the activities of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Yuri Zalipaev is accused of inciting religious hatred and calling for extremist activities. July 4, 2018 in Maysky District Court Kabardino-Balkarian Republic held a preliminary meeting on the case of Yuri Zalipaev, who is accused under Part 1 of Art. 282 of the Criminal Code in inciting religious hatred and, according to Jehovah's Witnesses, also under Part 1 of Art. 280 of the Criminal Code in appeals to extremist activities.

The North Caucasian District Military Court is considering the case of four Muslims from Crimea. On July 4, 2018, the North Caucasus District Military Court began considering the merits of the case of Zevri Abseitov, Remzi Memetov, Rustem Abiltarov and Enver Mamutov, alleged members of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir party from Bakhchisaray. Witnesses for the prosecution were interrogated at the first hearings by video link. The Muslims were detained on May 12, 2016.

Amendments have been made to the law “On the regulation of land relations in the Moscow region” allowing large monasteries to take ownership of commercial land free of charge, which they have been renting for many years. On June 20, 2018, amendments were made to the law "On the regulation of land relations in the Moscow region." Commenting on these amendments, the Minister of Property Relations of the Moscow Region said : may be transferred to them free of charge <…>.

A written undertaking not to leave was taken from one of the believers. July 6 2018, it became known that in the city of Lensk (Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)) criminal case under Art. 282.2 of the Criminal Code (organization of the activities of an extremist organization or participation in such) on the fact of the continuation of the activities of the banned community of Jehovah's Witnesses. The investigation is conducted by the Republican investigative department of the RF IC.

The Moscow diocese lays claim to the building of the church in Oboldino, which houses the workshop of the paint and varnish factory. On July 5, 2018, it became known that the Moscow diocese claims to have a church building in Oboldino, Shchelkovsky district, in which the workshop of the paint and varnish plant is located. Currently, the church is recognized as an object of cultural heritage. The owner of the plant does not object to its restoration. Sources The Church of St.