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As repression rises in Russia, so does solidarity

A high-profile terrorism investigation into Russian anti-fascists has helped a new front emerge in Russia - a front of solidarity.

As repression rises in Russia, so does solidarity
Network defendants in court, 10 February | (c) Kommersant Photo Agency/SIPA USA/PA Images. All rights reserved
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On 10 February, a Russian court sentenced seven young men on terrorism charges in what has become known as the “Network case”. The sentences were impressive:

Dmitry Pchelintsev, 27 - 18 years.

Ilya Shakursky, 23 - 16 years.