From Stalin's political prisoners to the Putin's ones: Letters, songs, and memory

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Cultural centre in Melbourne hosting music and poetry evening in memory of Stalin's regime political prisoners and in support for political prisoners in Russia today, October 29, 2023 Credit: MAYYA SIMONOVA

A joint event was held in Melbourne on Saturday, 29 October 2023, organized by a group of local activists and 'Southern Cross' club. The evening named 'From Stalin’s Political Prisoners to Putin’s Political Prisoners' included several parallel events: 'Return of Names' in memory of Soviet political prisoners, writing letters to political prisoners in Russia, and poetry and live music.


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