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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elise Morton

Russians commemorate victims of Soviet repression as a present-day crackdown on dissent intensifies

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Russians commemorated the victims of Soviet state terror on Sunday, while the Russian government continues its crackdown on dissent in the country.

The “Returning of the Names” event was organized by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group Memorial.

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