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Security forces have detained an activist known by the nickname “Leshy,” who came to the Solovetsky Stone on the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repression. This was reported by SOTAvision.
The young person had the phrase “We are not 0” written on one cheek, a peace sign on the other, and the words “rocking the boat” written on their hand, according to RusNews.
Leshy themselves called the detention unfounded. When asked by a RusNews correspondent about the reason for the detention, they replied: “For nothing at all.” The activist was taken to the “Kitay-gorod” police station.
On 30 October, Russia observes the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repression. On this day, commemorative events traditionally take place at the Solovetsky Stone.
19:45 Leshy has been held at the “Kitay-gorod” police station for over three hours. Initially, the activist was in touch, but for the last two and a half hours they have not appeared on Telegram. Before that, they managed to report that officers from Centre “E” had arrived at the station, writes RusNews.
22:15 The activist has been charged with “discrediting” the Russian army (Article 20.3.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences) and petty hooliganism (Article 20.1 of the Code). As reported by RusNews, citing police officers, the activist will remain at the station. They are currently out of contact, and a lawyer has not yet been found.
This story was updated with new information about the activist’s detention.