The detention of Nikolai Bondarenko has become a symbol of protest against repression and the unwillingness to remain silent.

The detention of Nikolai Bondarenko has become a symbol of protest against repression and the unwillingness to remain silent.

@ovdinfolive 24 Aug 2026, 18:49

In Ukhta, Balakovo, Irkutsk, Tyumen, and Chuvashia, pickets and a rally were held in support of Nikolai Bondarenko, who was detained after being fined for displaying prohibited symbols.

@ovdinfolive 24 Aug 2026, 11:45

On August 23 in Tyumen, the local branch of the Communist Party held a rally in support of Nikolai Bondarenko, who was fined by the court for displaying extremist symbols, with participants demanding he not be removed from the State Duma elections.

@ovdinfolive 24 Aug 2026, 11:21