Yabloko launches fundraiser to pay lawyers for party members who have faced persecution
Press Release, 2.06.2026
Photo: A screenshot from Nikolai Rybakov’s video on VKontakte
“496,000 ROUBLES. That is the amount we need to raise to cover lawyers’ fees for May,” Yabloko Chairman wrote on his Telegram channel on 2 June 2026.
“As you know, repression in the country is growing with every passing day — and it is affecting our friends and colleagues, members of the Yabloko party. Right now, six of our comrades are in detention. Administrative proceedings are under way against a number of Yabloko members. For what? For their convictions. For refusing to accept the actions of the authorities and what is happening in our country. Our colleagues who have come under pressure need good lawyers. But we cannot manage without you,” Rybakov addressed Russian citizens.
Yabloko Chairman stressed that even small amounts adding up would help and mean someone’s chance at freedom.
He also emphasised that only a Russian citizen who has reached the age of majority may make a transfer, and only in roubles. Any transactions in foreign currencies or to third-party accounts are prohibited.
Posted: June 2nd, 2026 under Charity, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Judiciary, Yabloko's Regional Branches.