Structural violence

Gender violence, rooted in power imbalance, spreads through Russia, echoing in Ukraine conflict. Cultural and structural factors fuel a cycle of abuse, silencing victims. Recognising its link to authoritarian rule offers insights into systemic oppression, urging solidarity for change.

Policy established by Tsar Ivan the Terrible in 16th century involved public executions and ruthless land seizures of aristocrats. How does its legacy remain in current Russian politics?

How Russia uses prisoners as “cannon fodder” and what happens to those who manage to survive

How Russian government has been restricting the right to protest over time