A Powerful Statement of Resistance from a College Student on Trial in Moscow

A Powerful Statement of Resistance from a College Student on Trial in Moscow

12/22/2019

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https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/a-powerful-statement-of-resistance-from-a-college-student-on-trial-in-moscow

summary

This article highlights the story of a college student on trial in Moscow who made a powerful statement of resistance. The student, facing charges for allegedly participating in unauthorized protests, used her closing statement in court to challenge the legitimacy of the trial and the oppressive regime she believes it represents. The article recounts her passionate speech, which emphasized the importance of individual freedoms, democracy, and the rights of citizens to express their dissent. It also explores the broader context of political suppression in Russia and the growing resistance movement among young people. This student's courageous act of defiance serves as a symbol of the ongoing struggle for human rights and political change in the country.

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