Are there even people against the war in the Russian-speaking world? And if yes, who are they and can we trust them? These are the questions bothering Europeans and other people around the globe. This research sets out to prove that yes, there are, and attempts to find out what they look like, under a microscope.
In part 1 we've covered the state position to economy. What is the stand of the public?
Keep holding onto your principles. That is the only thing that can allow us to win in this confrontation.
Russian state media highlight soldiers in Ukraine aiming to continue their ancestors legacy of defeating fascism. One soldier, a former history teacher, talks about his grandfather who fought in the same area.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine can be considered as the first instance of total war since the Second World War
Volunteering is a marathon, not a hundred-meter race, and your burnout will only make things worse.
What is the "Russian World" and what does it have to do with the war in Ukraine
What is most important is for us to come together and help those who are in need.
The hardest part is to accept that there is no coming home anytime soon. You've got to go on with your life staying here, and there is no other choice.
People are mostly concerned with their own survival, not with a general agenda, so I would say: “Stop relaxing and adapting - take action!”.
Russia started the war against Ukraine. This war is happening from 2014. It has only intensified on February 24th 2022. Milions of Ukrainians are suffering. The perpetrators of this must be brought to justice for their crimes.
Russian regime tries to silence its liberal voices. Russian people against the war exist - and the Russian regime tries its best to silence them. We want to prevent that and make their voices heard.
Connection is crucial. The Russian liberal initiatives are hard to read for European public at times. The legal, social and historical context of Russia is not always clear. We want to share information, build bridges and connect the liberal Russia with The West.
We believe in dialogue, not isolation. The oppositional powers in Russia will not be able to change anything without the support of the democratic world. We also believe that the dialogue should go both ways.
The choice is yours. We understand the anger for the Russian crimes. It is up to you whether you want to listen to the Russian people standing against this.