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Michael Kozyrev's lecture, Russian journalist and music critic, on "This is not my rock-n-roll".
On September 18, 2024, Michael Kozyrev performed a two-hour stand-up about the parallels between domestic rock-n-roll and socio-political transformations in Russia.
Discussion with Russian Writer and Satirist Victor Shenderovich in Boulder, CO
On October 15, 2023, a public presentation was held in Boulder, CO with acclaimed Russian writer and satirist Victor Shenderovich, providing an opportunity for engaging in a dialogue and a literary exchange. On January 11, 2022, he left Russia because of a pressure campaign against him by officials, including his designation as a "foreign agent".
Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Dmitry Muratov Speaks at University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs
In February 2023, Dmitry Muratov, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, presented as a speaker at the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs. On September 1, 2023, Muratov was declared by the Russian authorities to be a "foreign agent".
Meeting with Leonid Volkov in Denver
On January 25, 2023, a meeting was held in Denver with Leonid Volkov, where current political issues and challenges were discussed. The event provided a unique opportunity for a dialogue and exchange of opinions on the Russian agression in Ukraine and future political development for Russia. Volkov, as the closest Alexei Navalny's associate and the chief of staff for Navalny's ex-offices in Russia, has been placed on the country's list of "extremists and terrorists".
Meeting with Russian Writer Dmitry Bykov
In October 2022, Dmitry Bykov visited Denver with his lecture "Russian emigrant as a cultural hero". Dmitry Bykov is a Russian poet, satirist, literary critic, novelist, and a media personality. In 2022 Bykov, who has criticized the Russian invasion of Ukraine, was declared by Russian government to be a "foreign agent" and is now subject to a criminal case. Subsequently, many booksellers started withdrawing sales of his books in Russia.
Empowering Democracy: Russian Diaspora Gathers with Vladimir Milov in Miami, Florida
In February 2022, the pro-democratic Russian diaspora convened in Miami, Florida, for a meeting with Vladimir Milov, fostering discussions and initiatives aimed at advancing democratic principles. Vladimir Milov is a Russian politician, economist and the former chairman of the Russian political party Democratic Choice. He served as Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation from May to October 2002. Vladimir Milov has been sentenced to 8 years in prison in Russia in absentia.
Dialogue for Democracy: Russian Diaspora Convenes with Vladimir Milov in Washington, D.C.
In December 2021, a pro-democracy meeting of the Russian diaspora took place in Washington, D.C., featuring discussions and insights shared by Vladimir Milov, fostering dialogue and collaboration towards democratic ideals. Vladimir Milov is a Russian politician, economist and the former chairman of the Russian political party Democratic Choice. He served as Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation from May to October 2002. Vladimir Milov has been sentenced to 8 years in prison in Russia in absentia.
Russian Diaspora Gathering in New York City: Meeting with Maria Pevchikh and Leonid Volkov
A pro-democratic meeting of the Russian diaspora convened in New York City in November 2021, uniting voices in support of democratic values and advocacy for positive change. Maria Pevchikh is a Russian investigative journalist and anti-corruption activist. Leonid Volkov is a Russian politician who served as the chief of staff for opposition figure Alexei Navalny. Both of them are facing prosecution in Russia.