77-Year-Old Yelena Osipova, 'The Conscience Of St. Petersburg'

A new exhibition of anti-war posters in St. Petersburg by the veteran Russian artist and activist Yelena Osipova has been closed the day after it opened after police confiscated all the works. Speaking to RFE/RL, she said her protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine would continue.
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[@landersen8173]

A true russian woman fighting for a better Russia.

[@mariagibbons8437]

Courage and integrity - two great character traits to hold till the end of our years… well done Yelena Osipova! You will be remember as such person.

[@nian60]

Brave woman. Alone in a sea of fascist terrorists and their supporters. I oppose giving visas to civilised countries for orcs, but I would make an exception for this artist.

[@stormbytes]

Brings tears to my eyes watching this poor woman. We salute you!

[@leontinaleal3251]

Beautiful lady and with so much sadness in her voice.God bless her.✌️🇺🇦

[@akasa000]

Mad respect to this artist and what she stands for. She has more balls than ALL of the Russian men put together. I wish her good health and safety and security throughout her entire life.

[@CalimehChelonia]

What a brave human!

[@cgallegos2106]

The lady has been doing this for a year, since the war started. She keeps making posters even as the police keeps stealing them and people harass her.

[@lievenmoelants]

Putin being afraid of an old lady, what does that tell us. Brave lady!

[@samanthav8728]

What a brave and wise woman. They would do great to listen and heed her words written in fine art!

[@texasyaya7871]

What courage and strength, this woman makes Putin look weak. I pity him sitting in the Kremlin hiding, while she goes out making her voice heard no matter how difficult.

[@RuleofFive]

Standing up to the oppression of Putin's government must be one difficult task. I hope Yelena has the support of other Russians in this fight.

[@kathymay3980]

If only russia had many more brave people like this incredible artist!! She’s an inspiration.

[@brianfreeman8290]

To those people who took photos of the artworks, you cannot publish them, but those of us beyond the rusty iron curtain can. Get them out to friends and relatives in the West !

[@stephenmooney9781]

Russia would be a much better place if there were more Russians like her.

[@Jyshrii]

She is a hero, not just a Russian hero, but a shining light for all. Few have the courage and determination to follow their sense of what is right the way she does.

[@Ed_Stuckey]

At least St. Petersburg has one conscience.

[@Alexandra-zp3gr]

She's a real patriot, therefore the controllers silence her. The powers that be in Russia cannot allow any true expression of the Russian people because it makes their position more precarious. God bless her and keep her safe.

[@-Deena.]

Yelena Osipova is one of the most powerful artists alive today. They can try but the more they supress her the louder her voice becomes. Her art is incredible. So much love being sent to you Yelena from a fellow artist. Your work, your courage, it makes me cry. Love and beauty will prevail. ❤

[@noellealissa2206]

Храни Вас Боже! И Спасибо!!!💖