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“We triggered a discussion in society about the connection between church and state as well as our justice system. Putin is the leader, the icon and the guarantor of an authoritarian system that crushes Kremlin critics along with the help of the secret police and ever changing methods and laws.”

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Yekaterina Samutsevich

Yekaterina Samutsevich is a notable political activist in Russia, recognized for her role in the opposition movement. Born on August 9, 1982, she has been actively engaged in political activism since her youth. Samutsevich gained international acclaim for her involvement in the Bolotnaya protests of 2012, where she was one of the key figures charged with organizing the demonstrations. Despite facing legal repercussions and imprisonment, she continues to be a symbol of resistance and a voice for political change in Russia. more

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