Action in memory of those killed

Action in memory of those killed on Jan. 19, 2009 counsel Markelov and Anastasia Baburova held in Yekaterinburg. Despite the bitter cold, about 30 people gathered for a rally organized by "Ekaterinburg movement against violence" with the support of the Inter-regional Centre for Human Rights. "

At a rally attended by members of the EO Memorial, FMG, representatives of the anti-fascist movement. People held signs: "I do not want to be a citizen of the fascist state", "Fascism will not pass," "The memory Stas and Anastasia," "Remember, do not forget.Not forgive. "There were portraits of the dead boys, candles.

Along the streets, the protesters lined up, and before them was built on the Line Memory ", consisting of dozens of lanterns with candles inside. At the rally were activist Yekaterinburg Movement Against Violence "Gleb Edelev and lawyer Roman Kachanov. They paid tribute to those killed, came out against fascism, racism and xenophobia in the country. In his speech, the lawyer Kachanov said that specially came to the rally to honor the memory of their colleague Markelov.He reminded the crowd that now begins the trial of persons accused of the murder of lawyer and journalist.

Roman said he did not believe in the Russian justice, but as this case will be considered by the jury, then there is hope for an objective and comprehensive consideration of the case. He expressed the hope that the perpetrators of the murder of Markelov and Baburova will be punished.

Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLAvHd4rpvM
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