James T. Richardson — The introduction to this special issue of The Journal of CESNUR situates the decade‑long transnational persecution of Konstantin Rudnev and his school, generally referred to as “Ashram Shambhala,” within broader patterns of state, media, and anti‑cult mobilization against new religious movements.
by Alessandro Amicarelli — For several months, I have examined Prosecutor Fernando Arrigo's conduct in the case involving Konstantin Rudnev (and in other cases as well). His decisions, his procedural strategies, and his interpretation of evidence have been the subject of repeated legal debate.
by Alessandro Amicarelli — The filing of a new written statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council by two ECOSOC-accredited NGOs, CAP‑LC (Coordination of Associations and Individuals for Freedom of Conscience) and CADD (Citizens in Action for Democracy and the Development), brings the Konstantin Rudnev case back into the international legal arena.
by Alessandro Amicarelli — For some time, I have followed the work of Argentine Prosecutor Fernando Arrigo, whose conduct in several high-profile cases has raised concerns among human rights observers. I first encountered his name while studying the prosecution of Russian spiritual teacher Konstantin Rudnev, a case marked by (...)
James T. Richardson — The introduction to this special issue of The Journal of CESNUR situates the decade‑long transnational persecution of Konstantin Rudnev and his school, generally referred to as “Ashram Shambhala,” within broader patterns of state, media, and anti‑cult mobilization against new religious movements.
by Alessandro Amicarelli — For several months, I have examined Prosecutor Fernando Arrigo's conduct in the case involving Konstantin Rudnev (and in other cases as well). His decisions, his procedural strategies, and his interpretation of evidence have been the subject of repeated legal debate.
