Trial of local activist provokes one of largest reported demonstrations in country since Ukraine invasion

Hundreds – and possibly thousands – of Alsynov’s supporters initially gathered in front of the courthouse on Monday when closing arguments were delivered in the case. The Russian independent news outlet Agentstvo reported that it was one of the biggest protests in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, which has brought about more restrictive laws and an intensified crackdown on dissent.

  • worldsayshi@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13·
    10 months ago

    Governments listen to people that succeed at acting in unison. Individuals can be dealt with swiftly but populations can overturn any government.

    Coordinating populations is the hard part if you want revolution. Manipulating populations and their ability to coordinate is your bread and butter if you want to oppress.

    • Deceptichum@kbin.social
      61·
      10 months ago

      Look at Belarus, huge numbers of people coming out together resulted in zero change.

      Protesting is what the states want.

      Active revolution is the only solution.

    • Cyborganism@lemmy.caEnglish
      51·
      10 months ago

      It’s no use anymore. Police have been militarized all over the world and have become a force of repression.

    • 768@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      As much as I hate Mao, there’s some truth in power from barrels. Militaries can still be turned, but there needs to be some idea and I just don’t see that yet with the state of Russian opposition, both civil and military.