To remember means to fight

On January 19, commemorative actions were held around the world in memory of Russian antifascists Stas Markelov and Nastya Baburova, who were murdered in 2009.
PSL took part in events in Cologne and Hamburg, while the largest actions took place in Paris and Berlin.

🇫🇷 Paris
About 140 people gathered in the building of the former Labor Exchange, local activists and people in exile. Speakers talked about the life and legacy of Markelov, the tightening of repression in Russia, the designation of the LGBT movement as “extremist,” the fabrication of “terrorism” cases, and the persecution of left-wing activists and deserters. Messages of solidarity were delivered by La France insoumise, and a video address was sent by activists from Atlanta, USA. Comrades from the Ukrainian section spoke about international support.
We presented the brochures “Unheard Voices” in Russian, English, and French.

🇩🇪 Berlin
Three events took place in Berlin: an evening of writing letters to political prisoners, a film screening about the life of Anastasia Baburova, and on January 19, the annual demonstration on Silvio-Meier-Straße. We remembered all antifascists who have died fighting reactionary forces in Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Rojava, Turkey, Greece, and around the world. The action began with a rally featuring speakers from various socialist and anarchist initiatives and then turned into a loud march. It was a reminder that antifascism is not only about memory, but also about the readiness to take to the streets and resist.

Alerta! Antifascista!
Long live international solidarity!

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