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Letter Writing to Political Prisoners
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Doors open at 5:30 PM. Event begins at 6:00 PM.
Speakers will begin at 6:15 PM and will provide instructions and information (in both English and Russian).
There is no fee, materials are provided, Russian language skills are not required, and all are welcome. No registration required.
Dozens of families in opposition to Putin’s war have fled from Russia and settled in Minnesota.
Join Russians Against War – Minnesota (RAW MN) at The Museum of Russian Art to write letters to 447 political prisoners in Russia who are detained for protesting the war in Ukraine. This support to prisoners strives to build and preserve democracy.
Lend your voice, you support, and your words.
- The letters keep connections strong to fellow Russians across thousands of miles.
- Maintaining contact with prisoners strengthens democratic ideals.
- The letters give prisoners hope.
Free parking is located across the street from the Museum (Mayflower Church parking lot). Street parking is also available.
The Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Translators wanted! Help us translate the letters from English to Russian.
Join us Tuesday, August 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at The Museum of Russian Art. Bring a laptop.