‘The face of Russian journalism’ St. Petersburg students stage demonstration in support of reporter Elena Milashina, who was attacked in Chechnya

Source: Meduza

On July 6, graduates of St. Petersburg State University’s journalism department organized a demonstration in support of journalist Elena Milashina, who was severely beaten in Chechnya earlier this week. At their graduation ceremony, two students unfurled a sign with a portrait of Milashina and the words “The face of Russian journalism.” “Through our protest, we wanted to support Elena Milashina on behalf of concerned graduates. Fingers broken in 14 places: that’s the price right now for conveying the truth to people,” one of the students told Novaya Gazeta. The demonstration reportedly lasted 25 minutes and ended when someone called the police.

Novaya Gazeta

‘The face of Russian journalism’ St. Petersburg students stage demonstration in support of reporter Elena Milashina, who was attacked in Chechnya

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