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‘There Will Be No Beautiful Russia of the Future Unless We Take Responsibility’: Activist Anastasia Shevchenko

The exiled civil activist sees it as her mission to speak to Russians across the political spectrum and win over as many minds as she can.

‘Absenteeism’

Anti-War Historian Fired From St. Petersburg's European University

Historian Ivan Kurilla wrote in a closed Facebook post that the university dismissed him due to “absenteeism.”

marxist theorist

Russia Toughens Sentence Against Anti-War Sociologist

A military court of appeals reversed an initial ruling to fine Kagarlitsky 600,000 rubles on charges of “justifying terrorism.”

anti-war novelist

Moscow Court Arrests Writer Boris Akunin in Absentia

Authorities charged Akunin, who has not lived in Russia since 2014, with justifying terrorism and spreading “fakes” about the Russian army.

denail-of-service

Hackers Target Campaign Website for Russia's Anti-War Presidential Hopeful

“Our website has again been subjected to a DDoS attack. The malfunctions will be repaired as soon as possible,” Boris Nadezhdin said.

Anti-War Science Journalist Flees Russia After 'Wave of Hate'

Asya Kazantseva said she has settled in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi “until better times.”

anti-war retiree

Russia Jails Disabled Pilot 8 Years for Seeking to Join Ukraine Army

Igor Pokusin has openly opposed Moscow's invasion, but he maintains that he has never sought to fight for Ukraine.

Perm City Lawmaker Flees Russia After Criticizing Putin, Ukraine Invasion

"I did everything that a citizen has to do," Sergei Medvedev told MT, adding that he "couldn’t remain silent.”

patriarch Kirill

Russian Singer Who Burned Passport Seeks Repentance From Orthodox Leader

Eduard Sharlot was detained in November after returning to Russia from Armenia, where he had posted videos of himself burning his passport.

reverse decision

Exiled Russian Activist Granted Canadian Citizenship After ‘War Fakes’ Conviction Scandal

Canadian authorities had prevented Maria Kartasheva from receiving citizenship after she notified them about a criminal case against her in Russia.

Free Buryatia Foundation

Russia Jails Buryat Activist 7 Years in Absentia for ‘War Fakes’

Authorities accused activist Alexandra Garmazhapova of spreading “knowingly false information” about the Russian Armed Forces.

price tag protest

Russian Prosecutors Seek 8-Year Jail Term for Artist Over Supermarket Protest

Alexandra Skochilenko was arrested last year for an anti-war protest in which she replaced supermarket price tags with information about civilian deaths...

Delayed extradition

Kazakhstan Grants Asylum Seeker Status to Jailed Yakutian Anti-War Activist

An Almaty-based court ordered Ayhal Ammosov to 40 days of arrest in connection with an extradition request issued by Russian authorities.

parental rights

Former State TV Journalist Loses Custody of Children in Russian Court

Marina Ovsyannikova, who protested on live TV, fled house arrest in Russia last year with her 11-year-old daughter and currently resides in France.

political crackdown

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Anti-War Street Artist Philippenzo

In September, police detained Filipp Kozlov for “politically motivated vandalism,” after which he fled the country.

rights defender

Russian Court Fines Memorial Co-Chair for 'Discrediting' Army

Oleg Orlov said he would appeal the court's verdict, which he called "illegal" and "unjust."

'false information'

Russia Jails State TV Protester 8.5 Years in Absentia

Ovsyannikova held up an anti-war sign during a March 2022 primetime news show on state broadcaster Channel One, where she worked at the time.

'Izrossilovaniye'

Russian Street Artist Faces Prison Term for Anti-War Graffiti – Polygon Media

The news outlet said Filipp Kozlov was "preliminarily" charged with “politically motivated vandalism,” an offense punishable by up to three years...

Russia Declares Polish-Based Anti-War Group ‘Undesirable’

The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office claimed the group has links to volunteer battalions within the Ukrainian armed forces.

'discrediting' army

Russian Anti-War Store Owner Jailed 1.5 Years

Dmitry Skurikhin gained notoriety for featuring pro-Ukrainian slogans and posters on the facade of his store following Russia’s annexation of Crimea...

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