В Петрозаводском горсуде 22 июня продолжился судебный процесс над известным историком, общественником Юрием Дмитриевым, которого обвиняют в изготовлении порнографии с изображением его приемной дочери. В суде выступили свидетели со стороны защиты, а также приглашенный эксперт-сексолог Лев Щеглов. «Нет намека на неправильные отношения» Дело по-прежнему слушается в закрытом режиме. По словам адвоката Виктора Ануфриева, заседание началось … Continue reading “An almost comical document” [R]
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Who is Yury Dmitriev?
... and why is he facing 15 years' imprisonment? The trial of historian YURY DMITRIEV began on 1 June. The hearings in Petrozavodsk, suggests journalist Maria Eismont, are "the most important thing happening in Russia today". Because the charges are sensitive, and concern a minor, neither the press or the public can attend. Behind the … Continue reading Who is Yury Dmitriev?
New books by Dmitriev
A CD containing two previously unpublished texts by Dmitriev is now available. It was launched in the Karelian capital Petrozavodsk and contains The Fatherland Remembers Them and Krasny Bor. As the Social Information Agency [ASI] reports, the launch was organized jointly by the International Memorial Society and Anatoly Razumov, head of the "Their Names Restored” … Continue reading New books by Dmitriev
The Dmitriev Affair
Anna Yarovaya, 7x7 news website 12 March, technically speaking, was the last day in custody for historian Yury DMITRIEV during investigation of the accusations made against him. The 61-year-old researcher has now spent almost three months in Pretrial Detention Facility No. 1 in Petrozavodsk. During this time, solo pickets supporting Dmitriev have been held on … Continue reading The Dmitriev Affair