Police and masked individuals disrupt letter event for political prisoners in St. Petersburg, Meduza reports
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Police and masked individuals without identification disrupted the event, which was intended to support political prisoners, Meduza reports. The Memorial human rights organization lists over 1,300 political prisoners, The Insider reports.
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Novaya Gazeta Europe states: The event was organized by activists from the 'People and Letters' project.
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- Novaya Gazeta Europe · · В Петербурге силовики сорвали вечер писем политзаключенным (Original publication)
- Meduza · · В Петербурге полиция сорвала вечер писем политзаключенным (Original publication)
- The Insider · · В Петербурге полиция сорвала первый вечер писем политзаключенным проекта «Люди и письма». Поводом мог стать донос (Original publication)
Meduza states: Police and masked individuals without identification disrupted the letter event for political prisoners in Kolomna.
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- Novaya Gazeta Europe · · В Петербурге силовики сорвали вечер писем политзаключенным (Original publication)
- Meduza · · В Петербурге полиция сорвала вечер писем политзаключенным (Original publication)
- The Insider · · В Петербурге полиция сорвала первый вечер писем политзаключенным проекта «Люди и письма». Поводом мог стать донос (Original publication)
Meduza states: The Memorial human rights organization's list of political prisoners includes 1,368 names.
Meduza states: Memorial also maintains a database of individuals deprived of freedom with political motives and illegality, totaling over 5,800 people.
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Russian authorities categorically states: Russian authorities categorically deny the existence of political prisoners in the country.
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The Insider states: In October 2026, organizers announced the opening of a branch in St. Petersburg.
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The Insider states: The Memorial human rights organization lists over 1,300 political prisoners without religious persecution.
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- Updated: new information was added. - The Memorial human rights organization lists over 1,300 political prisoners without religious persecution. (developing)
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Novaya Gazeta Europe
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Meduza
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The Insider
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