By Diana Rudakova | Team Navalny Fundraising Manager
Concert in memory of Alexei Navalny
Preparation for the concert in memory of Alexei Navalny, new sanction lists, investigations, and a dozen cases won by our lawyers in the European Court of Human Rights — everything that ACF has been engaged in over the past month is in the new May report.
On June 4th, a concert in memory of Alexei Navalny took place in Berlin. We had been preparing for it for several months to meet with you and spend time together on Alexei's birthday. Once again, we showed that Russia is not Putin and how many people in fact are against him and his regime.
Thank you to everyone who was in the hall and watched the broadcast. We will definitely share more details about the results of the concert in our June report.
Investigations
This month, we released the continuation of our investigation into Putin's palace in Gelendzhik. This time, thanks to a brave cameraman, we walked through the palace with a camera and saw how it has been rebuilt over the past three years. A private chapel, a throne, portraits of military commanders, and coffee tables worth a million rubles each — these are all things we saw not in drawings, but with our own eyes
The Anti-Corruption Foundation
We have sent the "Navalny Lists" to the authorities in the USA, UK, and EU. These lists include 50 individuals who should be prioritized for sanctions because this will inflict real damage on Putin and his regime. You can also help us achieve sanctions against Putin's accomplices. If you live abroad, download the lists and the accompanying letter via this link and send them to your local officials, ministries, and departments.
Additionally, our lawyers have won 32 cases in the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), mainly concerning detentions during the winter protests of 2021 for Navalny's freedom. They are also working on an algorithm to enforce those ECtHR decisions that the Russian authorities have refused to implement in European countries, ensuring that all victims receive their rightful compensation.
Yulia Navalnaya received the Dresden Peace Prize, which was awarded to Alexei Navalny this year. Yulia continues to meet with world politicians to discuss possible ways to support Russians who oppose Putin and the war. For example, in May, she met with Polish Foreign Minister Radosaw Sikorski.
Video Production
The "Navalny LIVE" channel garnered 21 million views this month. By May 9th, we reported on how Putin betrayed real veterans and replaced them with criminal murderers, we talked about the billionaires in his new government, and the guards who were granted access to the "common trough."
The "Popular Politics" channel received 54 million views in May. Throughout the month, we covered new positions and reshuffles in the government during Putin's fifth term, as well as the arrests of Shoigu's deputies and generals. We discussed the propaganda's reaction to all the changes in the Ministry of Defene and the new minister, Belousov. We hosted a lively debate between Maria Pevchikh and Vladimir Milov following the much-talked-about series "Traitors." It turned out to be very interesting:
On the "Most Important" channel, one of the weekly episodes of Ivan Zhdanov's show garnered over 460,000 views! Be sure to watch the show every Sunday to stay informed about the week's main events.
Sirena
In May, posts from our news Telegram channel were read 30 million times. We released materials about who received positions in the revamped Russian government, reported on Russian military personnel who decided to participate in the United Russia primaries for the upcoming elections, and published an exclusive material about the fire at Putin's countryside house.
Solidarity marathon with political prisoners
On June 12, 2023, our media took the lead in organizing and participating in a solidarity marathon for political prisoners. Major channels came together to raise funds in support of those who have suffered repression under the Putin regime.
Thanks to our collaborative efforts, we managed to raise nearly 40 million rubles. In this post, we'll delve into how these funds were allocated.
The Good Truth Machine
The Good Truth Machine is back! After the elections, we revised our script and questionnaire. Now, our volunteers talk with Russians about how the war has impacted their lives and offer safe ways to resist. Our team has also crafted a separate script for those living in Belgorod who regularly face the reality of Putin's war. Stay updated on the latest news and activities in the latest episode of the diary.
MAY FIGURES
Thank you for standing with us in the fight against Putin. We're constantly brainstorming new ways to effectively challenge his regime, which demands both moral and material resources.
With your support, we'll keep creating impactful projects that everyone will talk about.
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