The Russian architect and artist Sergei Sitar was arrested in Moscow on the 24th March for hanging a 10-meter-long Ukraine flag with the words “Freedom, Truth, Peace” from the Crimean Bridge. He stood trial and was sentenced to a fine and 15 days in prison.

Alla Gutnikova: Court Speech
This is Alla Gutnikova’s stirring and beautiful speech from court on the 8th of April 2022. Rich in references and quotations, it is a reminder of the progressive and international outlook of many young Russians