In the Chistopol pre-trial detention center, a convicted man and his wife were married for the first time.

      The ceremony took place in the prayer room of the pre-trial detention center. For the first time, a wedding ceremony was held in the pre-trial detention center No. 5 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan, uniting an inmate with his lawful wife. The ceremony took place in the prayer room of the detention center. The sacrament was performed by the head of the diocesan department for prison ministry, Priest Timofey Matashov. The very possibility of a wedding within the walls of the detention center is an exceptional occurrence, and Father Timofey did not hide the fact that this event is not only rare but also spiritually significant for both spouses. Before exchanging wedding vows, the couple confessed and received communion—all in accordance with strict Orthodox canons. According to the inmate's wife, the decision to marry was a conscious one.

      Guzel Khairullina

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      In the Chistopol detention center, an inmate and his wife were married for the first time. The ceremony took place in the prayer room of the detention center. For the first time, a wedding ceremony was held in pre-trial detention center No. 5 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan. 09:17 06.05.2026 Chistopol-Inform - Chistopol

      In the Tatarstan detention center, an inmate was married for the first time. Dilyara Aminova Weekend Editor. A wedding ceremony took place between an inmate and his wife in pre-trial detention center No. 5 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan. 08:55 06.05.2026 ProKazan.Ru - Kazan

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