Photo Galleries
View images and captions that help tell the stories of the lives of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev.
“Russian Visionaries” Opens in Paris. Kiril Nikitenko’s photo exhibit of 54 Russian civil society and opposition activists opened at Galerie Joseph in Paris after a successful launch in New York City. Mikhail Khodorkovsky is one of the highlighted leaders, on display from March 8 to 15, 2012.- Andre Glucksmann.
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Moscow Protest – February 2012 On February 4, an estimated 120,000 Russians took to the streets of Moscow to call for political change, with many highlighting Mikhail Khodorkovsky and the YUKOS Affair as prime examples of Putin’s repression.- Moscow Protest – February 2012
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Paris Protest – February 2012 .Over 200 protesters, including famed philosopher André Glucksmann, gathered in Paris in February 2012 to condemn the Kremlin’s regime and show solidarity with the building protest movement in Moscow.- Paris Protest – February 2012.
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Pioneering Exhibit "Russian Visionaries. Into the Light." Opens at New York City’s 25CPW Gallery More than 300 people gathered the opening reception of "Russian Visionaries. Into the Light." at New York City’s 25CPW Gallery, sponsored by the Institute of Modern Russia
New York City and Washington DC Protests on 8th Anniversary of Khodorkovsky’s ArrestOn October 25th, New Yorkers turned out in Times Square to raise awareness of the 8th anniversary of Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s arrest- Demostration 2
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Platon Lebedev's Parole Hearing View photos from Platon Lebedev's parole hearing at the Velsk District Court in July 2011.
The Musica Liberat See photos from the Musica Liberat concert held in Strasbourg, France on July 5, 2011.
Moscow Readings March 2011 See photos from a reading of Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s book on March 30th in Moscow.
MBK Book St Petersburg March 2011 See photos of the presentation of Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s book on March 17th in St. Petersburg, attended by many of Russia’s leading activists.
Berlin Wall Museum Hosts Exhibit Dedicated to Mikhail Khodorkovsky See photos from the launch of a new exhibit on display at the Berlin Wall Museum attended by leading German politicians and rights activists.
Courtroom Cartoons Exhibit in Moscow See pictures from the Moscow exhibit displaying the Ezhednevny Zhurnal cartoons from the Khodorkovsky-Lebedev trial.
Drawing the Court Exhibit Opens in Paris. View photos from the Paris opening of the Drawing the Court competition, part of the Alternative France-Russia Year and held during President Medvedev's visit to the French capital.
See photos from the screening of VLAST. See photos from the screening and panel discussion of VLAST (Power), a documentary directed by Cathryn Collins that tells the story of Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s trial and continued political persecution by the Russian government.
See photos from the demonstration. See photos from a demonstration in front of the Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL. The protest, which coincided with the Russian National Exhibition, a U.S.-Russia business conference, was organized to raise awareness of the political persecution of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and other Russian business leaders.
Russian National Exhibition View images from the Russian National Exhibition which took place in Chicago, IL from November 18 -21, where lawyers from Lipster, Stavitskaya & Partners Law Firm answered questions about the lack of rule of law in Russia and the negative impact on the business community.
Domino dedicated to Mikhail Khodorkovsky View images from the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, which featured the fall of more than 1,000 over-sized dominos, including one dedicated to Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Solidarity concert for political freedom in the Gewandshaus zu Leipzig On October 29th, more than 1,000 people attended a concert in Leipzig dedicated to Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev. Starring world renowned violinist Gidon Kremer and featuring composer Arvo Pärt’s Symphonie Nr. 4, the concert raised awareness to political prisoners in Russia.
The Second Trial: Images From the Courtroom The second trial against Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev began on March 31, 2009 before the Khamovnichesky Court in Moscow, Russia.- Picture 2
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Khodorkovsky & Lebedev Face the New Charges Khodorkovsky and Lebedev face new charges of theft, embezzlement and laundering of stolen property. On February 16, 2009, the Russian Prosecutor General's Office finalized the indictment against Khodorkovsky and Lebedev and the preliminary hearing for the defendants will take place in Moscow on March 3, 2009.- Picture 2
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The Days After the Trial While his lawyers appealed his conviction, Khodorkovsky launched a bid for a seat in the State Duma from his prison cell. The appeal was rejected, and Khodorkovsky and Lebedev relocated to remote locations.- Picture 2
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Mikhail Khodorkovsky's Life Before the YUKOS Affair Mikhail Khodorkovsky was lauded as a philanthropist and dedicated reformer of business.- Picture 2
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The Arrest and Trial of Mikhail Khodorkovsky After an 11-month trial, Khodorkovsky was convicted and sentenced to 9 years in a Siberian labor camp.- Picture 2
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