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The lesson of literature. Action to support civic activists persecuted by "extremist" articles in Irkutsk.

At night, February 5, Irkutsk anarchists posters adorned the walls of the city known "extremists" from which to watch passers-by "father of Russian literature - Pushkin, Gorky, Tolstoy, Mayakovsky - and in a very unambiguous terms to express their thoughts.

Greece: anarchists of the "Thessaloniki four" at large

Anarchists of Greece reported the release of "Thessaloniki Quartet: group of activists were arrested after the anti-globalization protests in Thessaloniki in 2003. Four of his comrades, including anarchist from England by Simon Chapman, found not guilty (except for one minor offense) on charges of participating in protests during the EU summit and riots in Thessaloniki in 2003. All the activists at large.

In Barnaul, social activists detained

February 2 in Barnaul were detained two social activists, Malyshkin Daniel and Sundin Sergei. With respect to both activists were does not comment on the detention, despite the fact that the moment of detention has been more than a day, and in apartments detainees were searched, confiscated computers and literature. A search warrant was not signed by a judge, a lieutenant in the militia!

At a rally in Tyumen January 31 participants of "Autonomous Action" called for self-organization without leaders, and leaders

January 31 Tyumen anarchists and "AD-Tyumen took part in the rally" Strategy 31. " Of course, this does not mean that we support those who are usually associated activities under the "Strategy-31" - Eduard Limonov, Boris Nemtsov, etc. We do not advocate any ideology blurred okolopravoy NBP nor neoliberalism Nemtsov and other "opposition". We are confident that they will use quite righteous anger of people to themselves to come to power, nothing in this principle has not changed. We stand for a decisive movement towards a genuine direct democracy.

In Egypt, began anti-government riots

Egyptian police used tear gas to disperse the demonstration, members of which demanded the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak and for fundamental reforms in the country, reported Agence France-Presse.

Despite the presence of 20,000 police officers armed with batons, water cannons and other special funds, tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the central Tahrir Square under national flags and anti-government slogans.

Anarchist solidarity in Greek: the four actions of solidarity for two nights

Below we present the message of our allies from Greece, which held a series of radical actions over the weekend to express support for their imprisoned comrades. In Belarus, as many of our associates, scammers, anarchists, are languishing in jails. They need your solidarity, and the Greeks set an excellent example of how this solidarity can be expressed.

News from "American"

In a few days 2 months since then, as in Moscow, "unknown" was kidnapped by Igor Olinevich . A few days later his parents discovered in the KGB jail, where he was taken in violation of all norms of international law on deportation and extradition. Igor accused of involvement in the attack on the Russian embassy on the night of August 30, 2010 . The young man does not acknowledge his guilt.

TOTAL PERSONNEL CHAOS IN DHL

This story started at the end of 2008. I was resigning from one company that deals with transportation between Russia and Ossetia. As many others – I was looking for a better job and I was also tired of working on “GAZel” (Russian mini-bus). I have chosen a large respected company – CJSC DHL International. Only later I understood that it is “a full fucking International”. I was thoroughly collecting all references and documents of medical examination as I have never worked before in such a large company. Moreover, I really appreciated the conditions I was offered: good car fleet, nutrition, official uniform, employment benefits, good stable salary. Just a dream! So I collected all the documents and fulfilled work during the probation period. I started to work and receive money for my work. First time I got very tired. Moscow roads – you understand. But I stayed tolerant as I was paid money! It was time for my first vacation in this company. I was allowed to have vacation, what else could they do – it is done this way almost everywhere.

Street battles are continuing over the playground

Spirit of the 63rd again in the streets. Jan. 27 at about 10 am in the courtyard of houses 63, 63 / 1, 63 / 2, 61 / 1 and 61 / 2 on Prospekt Oktyabrya arrived workers employed nabivshim SOMoStroya nauseam, as well as guards PSE "Wolfhound". They have begun work on installing the construction fence at the playground. But residents in conjunction with the activists of Autonomous Action, and the Left Front has once again provided a resistance.

Moscow anarchists in solidarity with the rebels tunisstsami

Today, 23 January, the Moscow anarchists and anti-fascists of the movements, "Autonomous Action", "Keepers of the Rainbow" and other groups held a rally near the Tunisian embassy. In the picket in front of diplomatic missions were about 15 people, yet about 10 anarchists came to deliver a spark to the embassy in memory of more than 300 demonstrators killed in a collision with police during protests against the Tunisian dictatorship.

Kazan hosted the Memorial Day Markelov and Baburova

On this day in Kazan have been a number of activities. Another night of 19 numbers in passing on the street Kalinina Rally street artists, who have placed portraits and information on one wall. Candles were lit, took a moment of silence.

Later in the evening about 10 groups of anarchists and anti-fascists were sticking stickers and handing out leaflets in different parts of the city. It was posted 2 banners.

We will always remember you! Do not forget, not forgive!

Shares of memory Markelov and Anastasia Baburova held in Nizhny Novgorod

January 19, Nizhny Novgorod, anarchists and anti-fascists held a number of actions in memory of the attorney Markelov and journalist and anarchist Anastasia Baburova killed by neo-Nazis.

At Oka Congress in rush hour on the roadway was hung a large banner with the names of the dead and the words "To remember and fight!".

The action of anti-fascists at Trinity Square.

January 19, 2011 marks exactly two years since the assassination of anti-fascists Markelov and Anastasia Baburova. Shares of memory and the protest took place on this day in many cities around the world. We remember the people who are victims of the Nazis, remember and continue to fight.

Do not forget, not forgive! The procession of anti-fascists in the center of St. Petersburg.

December 19 - Day of Remembrance and Sorrow, but it and the day of determination and struggle. On this day in Petersburg, Vasilevsky Island, held an unauthorized demonstration. In the procession which blocked the roadway Middle Avenue attended by more than a hundred people.

In Tyumen, in memory of Anastasia and Stas laid flowers at the monument to the fighters of the Revolution

In Tyumen, January 19 Rally memory of those killed by the Nazis anti-fascists - a lawyer Markelov and Anastasia Baburova.

About twenty people gathered at six o'clock in the evening at a monument to the fighters of the revolution: the Tyumen anti-fascists, anarchists, journalists and simply indifferent. On the pedestal of the monument to put photos of Nastya and Stas. Participants lit candles and laid red carnations to the portraits. Despite the wind, the candles were burning, even when the action ended. See below for video from the rally.

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Антти Раутиайнен

June 11th is the International Day of Solidarity with Marius Mason & All Long-Term Anarchist Prisoners. This action day has a long history, it was organized first time 20 years ago in 2004. In the first year, we managed to paint a graffiti to wall of one of the most guarded objects of Moscow,...

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Антти Раутиайнен

Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war...

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