A lengthy article about the POW execution theory in Russia’s Kommersant newspaper (7 September 2018) is even-handed and thorough. It needs little more than the following passage, however, to show the "new hypothesis of Karelian historians" for what it is: “Officially, there is no data to show that the Finns carried out mass executions at … Continue reading Memory Wars?
Everyone has now heard of Sandarmokh
"The events of the last few weeks have been depressing, but it's true to say that almost everyone knows the word Sandarmokh today; before it was only known in Karelia. No excavations by the Russian Military Historical Society can change that. Only people who do not see the significance of the subject are inclined to … Continue reading Everyone has now heard of Sandarmokh
Dmitriev’s mental state assessed. Yet again …
As part of the new investigation, Yury Dmitriev was sent to Hospital No 6 in St Petersburg where psychiatrists have been determining whether he is fit to stand trial and has not taken leave of his senses ... On Wednesday, 8 August, he was released from ward No 8 and will now return to Karelia … Continue reading Dmitriev’s mental state assessed. Yet again …
Practical advice and protests
Practical Advice Three bits of advice that may be of help to those travelling to Petrozavodsk for the hearing tomorrow, writes Maria Ruzina: the court hearing on Thursday, 14 June, at 3 pm will take place not on Krasnaya St as we had imagined. Yury Alexeyevich DMITRIEV says it will be held at 27 Kirov … Continue reading Practical advice and protests
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
The Dmitriev Affair 