This caused a strange situation ​ — Jehovah’s Witnesses were recognized nationally by Russia’s Ministry of Justice as an approved religion abiding by the law but, at the same time, were being investigated by Moscow’s Department of Justice for allegedly breaking the law!
Olukord oli kummaline: samal ajal kui Venemaa justiitsministeerium tunnustas Jehoova tunnistajaid kui religiooni, kelle tegevus on seadusega kooskõlas, viis Moskva linna justiitsosakond nende suhtes läbi uurimist väidetava seadusrikkumise pärast.