78-year-old Resident of Arkhangelsk Is Accused of Inciting Religious Hatred With Criminal Intent

On May 7, 2019, a criminal case was initiated against Kaleria Mamykina, of Arkhangelsk, accusing her of inciting religious hatred with criminal intent. For more than a year, the 78-year-old woman was monitored, during which, according to investigators, enough information was collected pointing to crimes she allegedly committed by reading the Bible, talking about faith and participating in meetings for worship at her place of residence. Lieutenant Colonel R. Shagarov is case investigator.