Anti-war protests in Russia (2022–present)

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Anti-war protests in Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, marked by widespread repression.

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Origins & Early Life

Following the Russo-Ukrainian war on 24 February 2022, anti-war demonstrations and protests broke out across Russia. As well as the demonstrations, a number of petitions and open letters have been penned in opposition to the war, and a number of public figures, both cultural and political, have released statements against the war. The protests have been met with widespread repression by the Russian authorities. According to OVD-Info, at least 14,906 people were detained from 24 February to 13 March 2022. Human rights organisations and reporters have raised concerns of police brutality during arrests and OVD-Info reported several cases of protesters being tortured under detention.

Career & Major Achievements

The government has also moved to crackdown on other forms of opposition to the war, including introducing widespread censorship measures. Other individuals who signed anti-war petitions have faced reprisals. After Russian president Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of Russia's military reserves on 21 September, over 2,000 people were detained in mass street protests in the following days. On the afternoon of the invasion, the Investigative Committee of Russia issued a warning to Russians that they would face legal repercussions for joining unsanctioned protests related to "the tense foreign political situation". The opposition activist Marina Litvinovich called on Instagram for street protests on the evening of 24 February but was detained by police as she left her house.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

That evening, thousands took to the streets in cities across Russia to protest the war. The largest demonstrations were in Moscow, where 2,000 protesters gathered near Pushkinskaya Square, and Saint Petersburg, where up to 1,000 protesters gathered. Hundreds demonstrated in Yekaterinburg, and there were also demonstrations in Chelyabinsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk and Perm, including other cities. By the end of the evening of the day of the invasion, according to the OVD-Info monitor, there had been 1,820 arrests in 58 cities, of which 1,002 were carried out in Moscow. Russia's interior ministry justified these arrests with "coronavirus restrictions, including on public events".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2022: 2022 Milestone — Following the Russo-Ukrainian war on 24 February 2022, anti-war demonstrations and protests broke out across Russia.

Notable Quotes by Anti-war protests in Russia (2022–present)

“No to war!”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Anti-war protests in Russia (2022–present)

True or False: “Did anti-war protests in Russia immediately cease after the initial wave of demonstrations in February 2022?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Protests continued throughout March and later flared up again following President Putin's announcement of partial mobilization on September 21.

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