In St Petersburg, a remembrance event for victims of Stalin's Great Terror contrasts with the current repression under the Kremlin. Young musicians, including Diana Loginova of the band Stoptime, face legal consequences for performing songs by exiled artists critical of the government. Despite the crackdown, supporters continue to express solidarity. Ludmila Vasilyeva, an 84-year-old anti-war protester, remains outspoken against the authorities, highlighting the fear and repression in contemporary Russia. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)