During a demonstration against the war in Ukraine, in St. Petersburg, a 77-year-old grandmother stirred up the crowd and Internet users.
Her name is Elena Osipova and she is 77 years old. His face has now become a symbol of opposition in Russia.
In videos that went viral on social media, we see that the one with the nickname “grandmother of the opposition” was arrested by two police officers during a demonstration against the war in Ukraine, in St. Petersburg.
Armed with her two signs – which she paints herself – Elena Osipova leaves the crowd to the applause of the demonstrators. “Not on nuclear weapons”, can we read in particular on the protester’s sign.
He survived the siege of Leningrad
But who is behind Elena Osipova? An artist and activist, the elderly woman is not at her first appearance. In fact, it began in 2002 during a rally against violence against Chechen hostages in Moscow, Belgian media reported 7 out of 7.
However, it is not only known for its activity. As a child, Elena Osipova also survived the siege of Leningrad by the Wehrmacht during World War II.
Demonstrations against the war in Ukraine are still banned in Russia, officially for health reasons. According to the NGO OVD-Info6,472 protesters have been arrested in the country since last Thursday.