This podcast episode sheds light on the remarkable bravery of ordinary Russians like Olesya and the challenges they face in expressing dissent against the Russian government's oppressive measures. Despite the prevailing propaganda and repression, these individuals risk imprisonment and harassment to voice their opposition to the Ukrainian war. While daily protests continue in Russia, the international community must remain attentive to the plight of these dissidents and continue to pressure the Kremlin for its human rights abuses.