Trial of local activist provokes one of largest reported demonstrations in country since Ukraine invasion

Hundreds – and possibly thousands – of Alsynov’s supporters initially gathered in front of the courthouse on Monday when closing arguments were delivered in the case. The Russian independent news outlet Agentstvo reported that it was one of the biggest protests in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, which has brought about more restrictive laws and an intensified crackdown on dissent.

  • @xorEnglish
    4•4 months ago

    protests like that really just serve to raise awareness…
    let’s the government know people are very pissed, and let’s other pissed citizens know they’re not alone…
    and makes unaware citizens aware of the problem…
    it’s a great start, but doesn’t solve anything on its own