What does Meduza mean to readers who can’t safely support it themselves? Five people inside Russia wrote to tell you.
Every time we ask you to support Meduza, we receive not only donations but also dozens of messages through our ”Flower Power” project from readers in Russia. They ask people in other countries to donate on their behalf and explain why access to independent news matters so much to them. For people in Russia, this is the only safe way to support Meduza. When someone on the other side of the border…
In Russia, Meduza is the only safe source of independent news for many readers. One reader, Dark Purple Daisy, fled shelling in her hometown for Russia and now relies on Meduza's podcasts and news to stay safe both physically and mentally. Another reader, Light Green Viburnum, has been reading independent media since the war began at age 13 and is frustrated by the indifference of the Russian people.
Celestine Olive, living in a country that believes it is better than others, finds solace in Meduza's objective information and feels a sense of friendship from other readers. Finally, Cream-Pink Lotus recognizes the importance of Meduza's well-written articles and unique perspective in helping her make her case in discussions with others.
All of these people are asking for support from readers outside Russia to help Meduza continue its vital work.
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