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Ekaterina Shulman and the “quiet protest.” How resistance to the regime is explained to Russian audiences
Why do some members of the Russian opposition describe silence and inaction as a form of resistance to the regime? This video analyzes a speech by Ekaterina Shulman and the popular narratives promoted by the so-called “good Russians.”
It examines the idea of the “quiet protest,” where reading, thinking, and remaining silent are framed as a civic act of resistance. We look at how these arguments are repeated by bloggers and public figures, and discuss why this strategy is often criticized. The video also explores how the concept of “Russian resistance” is constructed and what contradictions arise between opposition rhetoric and real actions.
It examines the idea of the “quiet protest,” where reading, thinking, and remaining silent are framed as a civic act of resistance. We look at how these arguments are repeated by bloggers and public figures, and discuss why this strategy is often criticized. The video also explores how the concept of “Russian resistance” is constructed and what contradictions arise between opposition rhetoric and real actions.