A short animated film made by Alexandra (Sasha) Kononova for her friend Yury DMITRIEV's foster daughter Natasha. Under present circumstances, sadly, they are no longer in touch. https://youtu.be/g5qkLIxTa5w A Story for Natasha (7 minutes long) The film, made by animators Sasha and Yury Mikhailin, has been entered for the ArtDocFest festival in Riga (Latvia).
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Excavations in the heart of Sandarmokh
Memorial observers monitor the activities of the Russian Military History Society I can't look calmly at this photo. In the very heart of Sandarmokh, between commemorative stones and plaques on the trees, they are now digging up the graves. I have one question. If someone came along and started digging up a memorial to the … Continue reading Excavations in the heart of Sandarmokh
Reactions to the verdict
"It would have been just, in my view, to acquit [the accused, Yury Dmitriev] of all charges. But I am very happy, at least, that the fabricated and sordid accusation of paedophilia has been rejected," said Natalya Solzhenitsyn. "He is an admirable man and our nation can be proud of people like him." The opinions … Continue reading Reactions to the verdict
Prosecutor wants Dmitriev locked up in a madhouse
After the court-appointed assessment did not find child pornography in any of the photographs in the Dmitriev case, the prosecution, represented by YELENA ASKEROVA, Petrozavodsk city prosecutor, petitioned for a new assessment to be made of the photos of YURY DMITRIEV’s foster daughter. Furthermore, Ms Askerova once again recommended that the court approach a private … Continue reading Prosecutor wants Dmitriev locked up in a madhouse
This New Year’s Eve
Dear Friends! I propose that on New Year’s Eve, this year as last, we raise our first toast — or say our first prayer — for YURY DMITRIEV. May he feel the warmth of our good wishes where he is at that moment. May the Light shine in the Darkness: let not the Darkness envelope him. … Continue reading This New Year’s Eve
The Dmitriev Affair 