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Sherbakova issues caution on eroding faith in establishments.

When people stop considering elections and the media as important, it could be a serious issue, according to human rights activist Irina Scherbakowa at the Catholic Congress in Erfurt.

Irina Scherbakowa, Nobel Peace Prize winner and founding member of Memorial, sits on the podium at...
Irina Scherbakowa, Nobel Peace Prize winner and founding member of Memorial, sits on the podium at a press conference at the German Catholic Day in Erfurt.

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Irina Scherbakova, a Russian human rights activist, highlighted the significance of reliable institutions during the Catholic Day in Erfurt. She cautioned against the rising populist movements that threaten these institutions. In her opinion, the biggest danger right now is when people lose their faith in these institutions. During her speech on Thursday, she also pointed out how this phenomenon is evident in Russia.

Scherbakova condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin as an opponent of human dignity. She has previously accused Putin of dismantling democracy and severely limiting civil liberties in Russia.

Irena Scherbakova, who holds a doctorate in German studies, is one of Memorial's founding members. This organization was given the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. However, it was forcibly disbanded by Russian authorities in its home country in 2021 due to alleged legal violations. Memorial was known for supporting politically persecuted and incarcerated individuals and helping to uncover crimes committed during the communist dictatorship. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Scherbakova has been residing in Germany.

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Irina Scherbakowa, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate associated with Memorial, expressed concern over the loss of confidence in institutions during a speech in Thuringia's Catholic Day celebration in Erfurt. She cited Russia as an example, where President Vladimir Putin's actions have led to a decrease in faith in establishments. Scherbakowa, who holds a doctorate in German studies and resides in Germany following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, strongly criticized Putin's opposition to human dignity and dismantling of democracy in Russia. Despite Memorial being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022, the organization was forcibly disbanded in Russia due to alleged legal violations.

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