Protests in support of Alexei Navalny in Australia and New Zealand

On Wednesday, April 21, rallies and single pickets were held in various cities of Australia and New Zealand in support of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who is now in prison. We asked the participants of the events why it was important for them to come out and express their position. This content is available in Russian only.

Source: SBS Russian

Акция в Сиднее у стен Генерального консульства РФ в Австралии. Source: Supplied by I.Fomin

Так выглядела акция в Окленде (Новая Зеландия). Source: Supplied by Olga Kokorina

Доктор наук ANU, историк и писатель Елена Говор на пикете в Канберре. Source: Supplied by Elena Govor

Протестующие в Мельбурне собрались на главной площади города - Federation Square. Source: SBS Russian