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I think that it's a vital moment now for Russian democracy to convince people that it's only our actions, our joined actions and protests that could force Kremlin to reconsider its plans to abolish presidential elections.
Garry Kasparov
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What this quote means

The quote emphasizes the importance of collective action in protecting democracy.

Garry Kasparov highlights the critical need for citizens to unite and participate actively in protests to safeguard democratic processes in Russia. He underscores that individual efforts alone are insufficient; only through collective action can the populace challenge the government's intentions regarding presidential elections and inspire change.

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DemocracyActionProtestsChangeRussia

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used during a political rally to inspire attendees to participate actively in democracy.

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