Human Rights in Russia Week-ending 8 May 2020 - with Elena Zhemkova

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This week Simon Cosgrove and Sergei Nikitin talk with Elena Zhemkova (pictured), executive director of International Memorial. International Memorial is one of the oldest and most respected civil society organisations in Russia that is respected worldwide for its commitment to uncovering the truth about Soviet and Russian history and the protection of human rights. International Memorial was founded at the end of the 1980s and was headed for many years by Arseny Roginsky. In this wide-ranging podcast Elena Zhemkova talks about the essence of the work of Memorial, the legacy of Arseny Roginsky, the past and present of the organisation, and looks ahead to the future. This podcast is in the Russian language. You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Spotify or iTunes. The music is from Stravinsky’s Elegy for Solo Viola, played here by Karolina Errera.

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This week Simon Cosgrove and Sergei Nikitin talk with Elena Zhemkova (pictured), executive director of International Memorial. This podcast is in the Russian language. You can also hear these podcasts on SoundCloud, Spotify and iTunes. The music is from Stravinsky's Elegy for Solo Viola, played here by Karolina Errera.

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