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Civil Rights Political Polarization

The Russian Resistance

20225 minPGnews

Many Russians flee their country since Putin's invasion of Ukraine, fearing reprisals for dissent.

Civil Rights Political Polarization

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

The Russian Resistance

2022• 5 minPG

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Many Russians flee their country since Putin's invasion of Ukraine, fearing reprisals for dissent.

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Since Putin invaded Ukraine, around 200,000 Russians have fled their country. Many of these individuals express a desire to oppose Putin but fear reprisals for their dissent. Nika from Pussy Riot articulates this fear, stating, 'I really think that I will not be able to go to Russia till Putin will, I don't know, die, disappear.' This sentiment reflects the struggles of many Russians who feel trapped in their opposition to the regime, unable to return home due to the crackdown that followed the invasion of Ukraine.

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