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Vladimir Burshtyn

  • Christian Threatened With Prosecution for Sharing Faith
    Vladimir Burshtyn being led by officers.
    Vladimir Burshtyn consistently faces
    opposition for sharing his faith.[br]Photo: Baptist Council of Churches

    On June 1st, Vladimir Burshtyn was detained because he had been sharing his Christian faith on the streets of Drogichin, Belarus. The elderly man received a $300 fine for his actions. (For further details on this incident, go to this report.) However, this was not the first time Vladimir was punished for practising his faith. He was previously fined in 2005 for leading an unregistered congregation, and again in 2008 for sharing his faith publicly.
  • Christian Man Fined for Sharing His Faith
    Vladimir Burshtyn being led by officers
    Police take Vladimir Burshtyn to Drogichin District Court.[br]Photo: Baptist Council of Churches

    On June 1st, a musical group of Baptist believers arranged a performance on the streets of Drogichin in southwestern Belarus. In addition to providing uplifting music, the Christians shared their faith with those who passed by. One of the evangelists, Vladimir Burshtyn, is a Christian man in his early 70s. He travelled 110 kilometres from his home in order to participate in the meeting.