The talk 'Activism in Russia: Before the War and Today' was given by an activist in Vienna, focusing on art activism and the case of Pavel Krysevich. The event was organised within a week and attended by about 8 people. The talk lasted for an hour, followed by a 45-minute discussion. The talk covered the huge Russian protests in the 1990s, and the speaker made several corrections to their statements. The speaker is also visiting Dresden and is looking for interested individuals to connect with.
# Russia
Mikhail Kriger, a long-time opposition activist, has been arrested in Moscow and faces up to 7 years in prison for 'justifying terrorism'. The case was opened based on a Facebook post from 2020. Many believe that the accusations were just a pretext, and that the post was used as an excuse to arrest Kriger. Despite the dangers, many activists like Kriger remain in Russia and continue to speak out against the government. The court proceedings have not been transparent, and Kriger will be detained until at least January 1, 2023.