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Russian communists were arrested for celebrating the anniversary of the October revolution
On November 7, activists of the Russian Communist Party internationalists (RCPi) and their supporters were detained in Novosibirsk while attempting to lay flowers at the Memorial in the Square of Heroes of the Revolution. Eight people were detained and taken to the Central District Department of Internal Affairs. The reason for the arrest was formal disobedience of police orders to disperse. It was previously reported that the RCPi activists had received a denial from the mayor's office for holding a public event under the pretext that some research work on the Memorial's mural and mass graves would be conducted in the square that evening. (Incidentally, no work was taking place in the square.) The activists decided to hold a simple flower-laying event, not a picket. However, the police prevented them from even laying flowers.
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On November 7, activists of the Russian Communist Party internationalists (RCPi) and their supporters were detained in Novosibirsk while attempting to lay flowers at the Memorial in the Square of Heroes of the Revolution. Eight people were detained and taken to the Central District Department of Internal Affairs. The reason for the arrest was formal disobedience of police orders to disperse. It was previously reported that the RCPi activists had received a denial from the mayor's office for holding a public event under the pretext that some research work on the Memorial's mural and mass graves would be conducted in the square that evening. (Incidentally, no work was taking place in the square.) The activists decided to hold a simple flower-laying event, not a picket. However, the police prevented them from even laying flowers.
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PSL, For the Common Good of All
Recently, our organization has faced various accusations. Since rumors and speculation continued to spread after our previous response, we have prepared a more detailed clarification.
We do not represent or comment on the positions of Liza Smirnova, Aleksei Sakhnin, or other individuals mentioned who are not part of our organization — they can speak for themselves. Our task is different: to examine those claims in Galina Rymbu’s text in which PSL is attributed words, affiliations, and motives that are not ours, and then clearly explain what we actually say and do.
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Recently, our organization has faced various accusations. Since rumors and speculation continued to spread after our previous response, we have prepared a more detailed clarification.
We do not represent or comment on the positions of Liza Smirnova, Aleksei Sakhnin, or other individuals mentioned who are not part of our organization — they can speak for themselves. Our task is different: to examine those claims in Galina Rymbu’s text in which PSL is attributed words, affiliations, and motives that are not ours, and then clearly explain what we actually say and do.
Read the full text on syg.ma
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PSL, For the Common Good of all
As a response to Galina Rymbu’s text “Nothing in Common”
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Repression against the Left: German banks block the accounts of left-wing organisations
A troubling precedent is unfolding in Germany: banks are blocking the accounts of left-wing and antifascist organisations without explanation. Solidarity structures, support for political prisoners, party activity, and environmental activism are all under attack. In practice, organisations are being deprived of their basic infrastructure and their ability to operate.
How activists are responding, what consequences this has already had, and why the question of independent infrastructure is becoming decisive — read more in the article at the link.
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A troubling precedent is unfolding in Germany: banks are blocking the accounts of left-wing and antifascist organisations without explanation. Solidarity structures, support for political prisoners, party activity, and environmental activism are all under attack. In practice, organisations are being deprived of their basic infrastructure and their ability to operate.
How activists are responding, what consequences this has already had, and why the question of independent infrastructure is becoming decisive — read more in the article at the link.
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🇫🇷🟥 Paris: An Evening of Solidarity with Russian Political Prisoners and Deserters
🕗 January 19, 6:00 PM
💬 French, with translation available if needed.
📍 Paris, 3 rue du Château d'Eau, 75010
Paris Travel Guide, Jean Jaurès Street
January 19 marks the anniversary of the 2009 murder of anti-fascists Stanislav Markelov and Anastasia Baburova in Moscow. It's an opportunity in Russia and abroad to once again honor their memory and reaffirm our solidarity against fascism and state repression.
Another occasion is the sentencing of members of a Marxist circle in Ufa, who were sentenced to terms ranging from 16 to 22 years—some of the heaviest in modern Russia. We demand their release, but we recognize that the "Ufa case" is only part of a repressive campaign against dissidents and the working class.
This meeting, moderated by sociologist and historian Artur Klesh, will feature the following speakers:
🔴 Karin Clement (sociologist): "The Life and Legacy of Stanislav Markelov";
🔴 Alexey Sakhnin (journalist, member of the "Peace from Below" coalition): "The Evolution of Political Repression in Russia During the War";
🔴 André Frappier: "A Campaign in Defense of Marxist Boris Kagarlitsky, Already Three Years in a Russian Prison";
🔴 Andrey Demidov (PSL activist): Repression against the Russian Left and the Case of the "Ufa Marxists";
🔴 Sofia Shikiru, Member of the National Assembly;
🔴 Ilya Zaripov (Russian deserter): The scale of desertion from the Russian army and repression against deserters;
🔴 Anna-Maria Obolenskaya (left-wing activist and political refugee): Russian state repression against LGBT+ individuals;
🔴 Miguel Martinez (International Committee Against Repression): An international campaign in support of political prisoners in Russia;
🔴 Vlad (activist, Ukrainian section of PSL): Anti-fascist solidarity and the situation in Ukraine;
🔴 Liza Smirnova (activist, "Peace from Below" coalition): The rise of right-wing violence in Russia and its connection to police violence;
🔴 Jérôme Legavre, member of the National Assembly;
🔴 Left-wing activist from Russia (remotely): How repression disguises itself as "legality."
We would also like to add that during the meeting, a paper prepared by PSL (https://news.1rj.ru/str/postsovietleft/23) will be presented in Russian and English, dedicated to left-wing political prisoners, and donations will be collected to support them. A new French translation will also be published soon on the website.
No to political repression! No to war and dictatorship!
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🕗 January 19, 6:00 PM
💬 French, with translation available if needed.
Paris Travel Guide, Jean Jaurès Street
January 19 marks the anniversary of the 2009 murder of anti-fascists Stanislav Markelov and Anastasia Baburova in Moscow. It's an opportunity in Russia and abroad to once again honor their memory and reaffirm our solidarity against fascism and state repression.
Another occasion is the sentencing of members of a Marxist circle in Ufa, who were sentenced to terms ranging from 16 to 22 years—some of the heaviest in modern Russia. We demand their release, but we recognize that the "Ufa case" is only part of a repressive campaign against dissidents and the working class.
This meeting, moderated by sociologist and historian Artur Klesh, will feature the following speakers:
We would also like to add that during the meeting, a paper prepared by PSL (https://news.1rj.ru/str/postsovietleft/23) will be presented in Russian and English, dedicated to left-wing political prisoners, and donations will be collected to support them. A new French translation will also be published soon on the website.
No to political repression! No to war and dictatorship!
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To remember means to fight
On January 19, commemorative actions were held around the world in memory of Russian antifascists Stas Markelov and Nastya Baburova, who were murdered in 2009.
PSL took part in events in Cologne and Hamburg, while the largest actions took place in Paris and Berlin.
🇫🇷 Paris
About 140 people gathered in the building of the former Labor Exchange, local activists and people in exile. Speakers talked about the life and legacy of Markelov, the tightening of repression in Russia, the designation of the LGBT movement as “extremist,” the fabrication of “terrorism” cases, and the persecution of left-wing activists and deserters. Messages of solidarity were delivered by La France insoumise, and a video address was sent by activists from Atlanta, USA. Comrades from the Ukrainian section spoke about international support.
We presented the brochures “Unheard Voices” in Russian, English, and French.
🇩🇪 Berlin
Three events took place in Berlin: an evening of writing letters to political prisoners, a film screening about the life of Anastasia Baburova, and on January 19, the annual demonstration on Silvio-Meier-Straße. We remembered all antifascists who have died fighting reactionary forces in Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Rojava, Turkey, Greece, and around the world. The action began with a rally featuring speakers from various socialist and anarchist initiatives and then turned into a loud march. It was a reminder that antifascism is not only about memory, but also about the readiness to take to the streets and resist.
Alerta! Antifascista!
Long live international solidarity!
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On January 19, commemorative actions were held around the world in memory of Russian antifascists Stas Markelov and Nastya Baburova, who were murdered in 2009.
PSL took part in events in Cologne and Hamburg, while the largest actions took place in Paris and Berlin.
🇫🇷 Paris
About 140 people gathered in the building of the former Labor Exchange, local activists and people in exile. Speakers talked about the life and legacy of Markelov, the tightening of repression in Russia, the designation of the LGBT movement as “extremist,” the fabrication of “terrorism” cases, and the persecution of left-wing activists and deserters. Messages of solidarity were delivered by La France insoumise, and a video address was sent by activists from Atlanta, USA. Comrades from the Ukrainian section spoke about international support.
We presented the brochures “Unheard Voices” in Russian, English, and French.
🇩🇪 Berlin
Three events took place in Berlin: an evening of writing letters to political prisoners, a film screening about the life of Anastasia Baburova, and on January 19, the annual demonstration on Silvio-Meier-Straße. We remembered all antifascists who have died fighting reactionary forces in Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Rojava, Turkey, Greece, and around the world. The action began with a rally featuring speakers from various socialist and anarchist initiatives and then turned into a loud march. It was a reminder that antifascism is not only about memory, but also about the readiness to take to the streets and resist.
Alerta! Antifascista!
Long live international solidarity!
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🇫🇷🟥 Unheard Voices – now in French!
The French translation of our collection about leftist political prisoners in Russia, how to help them, and how to continue the fight has been published.
Now, along with the Russian and English versions, it is available on our website.
If you would like to help with the translation into other languages, help distribute the brochure, or organize a presentation in your city, please contact us via bot!
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The French translation of our collection about leftist political prisoners in Russia, how to help them, and how to continue the fight has been published.
Now, along with the Russian and English versions, it is available on our website.
If you would like to help with the translation into other languages, help distribute the brochure, or organize a presentation in your city, please contact us via bot!
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