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Anti-dictatorial protests are breaking out across the world and at home.

“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”
― Elie Wiesel

Opposition Leader Aleksei Navalny has been arrested by the Russian government upon his rearrival in Moscow. He has led a strong-armed political movement against Putin and has gained an impassioned following amongst politically progressive and anti-Putin Russians.

Anyone can partake in the protests, all you must do is head to the downtown areas of your local cities. If you’ve been to other protests, then these will likely take place in the same location.

If you’re active on social media, finding additional information will be difficult, but not impossible. Facebook, Youtube, and TikTok have banned any and all accounts posting about the protest. (Source: EuroNews, NDTV, NYPost)

However, if you’re on Twitter, information will not be difficult to find. Oppositional news source Meduza in English (@meduza_en) is doing their best to keep their followers up-to-date with the newest protests and news surrounding Navalny’s recent arrest.

By arresting Navalny, Russia is going against its own laws. Way back in 2014, Russia made up a case (known as the ‘Yves Rocher Case’ in an illegitimate attempt to arrest Navalny. It is well-known in Russia that this case was created by the Russian government in an attempt to silence him, but the result was the exact opposite. And now, after a recent failed attempt at assassinating Navalny, Russia is once again arresting him on false claims.

Protests do not need to occur in person, but when they do, their voices are heard. However, if you are unable to attend an in-person protest, speaking out about the cause on social media is a great way to spread the message.

Europe is already well aware of Navalny’s situation, but here in America, news of Russia can be hard to come-by (despite the U.S. being only 2.4 miles away from the easternmost point of Russia). Spreading the news can help the cause, as well as assist in keeping yourself involved — and aware of — recent events.