Russian Activists Detained: Concerns Over Abuse of Power

On June 6th, 2025, Olga Kirillova and Olga Arkhipova were detained in Yaroslavl, Russia, preventing them from reaching Moscow to file a complaint against Judge Pigareva. Their planned complaint concerned alleged abuses of power. The author of a recent video on the incident alleges that the detainees were held for over 11 hours without proper procedure. "They were traveling to file a statement on the lawlessness of Judge Pigareva from Neftegorsk," stated the video's author, expressing concern over the situation. Phone numbers for the prosecutor's office and the Center for Public Relations (TsPE) were shared in the video, encouraging viewers to contact them. The incident has raised concerns about the rule of law and potential abuses of authority in Russia. Further investigation is needed to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the detention and the allegations made.