Daily Archives: June 8, 2009

Our Appeal: Free Artem Loskutov!

Tomorrow, June 9, 2009, is a international day of solidarity actions in defense of Artem Loskutov, the young Novosibirsk artist arrested on May 15 by officers of the Center for Extremism Prevention. Read our appeal, below, to find out what … Continue reading

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Global Post: Political Expression in Russia and the Loskutov Case

Global Post June 2, 2009 Miriam Elder Political expression in Russia: Artyom Loskutov, an organizer of “art happenings,” has been arrested MOSCOW — On a wintry day in mid-March Artyom Loskutov gathered with three fellow artists in the quiet halls … Continue reading

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