How does one advocate for humanity and human rights under dictatorial regimes? Nobel laureates Irina Scherbakova and Svetlana Alexievich know from personal experience. For over forty years, they have given a voice to those who remain unheard across the former Soviet states – and have themselves faced repression as a result. What drives them to continue their tireless fight against human rights violations and state terror?
In cooperation with rbb radio3, podcast and radio debate »Der zweite Gedanke« [first broadcast 18.09.2025].
With Swetlana Alexijewitsch, Irina Scherbakowa
Moderated by Natascha Freundel
Simultaneous interpretation by Ganna-Maria Braungardt und Anastasia Molchanova
The event will be held in German and Russian with simultaneous interpretation.