online – Russian and Ukrainian Voices in Dissent

At considerable risk and sacrifice, since the beginning of the Ukraine War, Oleg Bodrov, Aysa Markel and Yurii Sheliazhenko have been speaking in opposition, oppositing the war and urging a ceasefire and negotiations.

In this webinar, speaking from St. Petersburg, Kyiv and the Czech Republic, they will share their personal circumstances, their perceptions of the war, opposition to the war, and what will be necessary to stop the killing.

Speakers

Oleg Bodrov is a physicist, ecologist and Chairman of the Public Council of the Southern Shore of the Gulf of Finland, Russia.  He spoke on nuclear dangers in Boston in May 2019.

Yurii Sheliazhenko is a Ukrainian peace researcher, educator, and activist and executive secretary of the Ukrainian Pacifist Movement.  He has a PhD in Law, Master of Mediation and Conflict Management, and is a laureate of the Sean MacBride Peace Prize of the International Peace Bureau.

Eset Maruket Gagieva is a psychologist and activist currently living in exile from Russia. She has long been active in the fields of human rights, democratic values, peace and non-violence communication seeking more peaceful country through cooperation and cultural exchange.

Initiated by Massachusetts Peace Action, co-sponsored by the Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and Common Security, Peace Action New York State, Coalition for Peace Action, and New Hampshire Peace Action.

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