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Anna Jakubova said she feels ashamed of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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“Even Russian citizens are rising against Russia, and even Russian citizens are ashamed of associating themselves with Russia now,” the Moscow native said. “So, that was my hope, that is something I wanted to express.”
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“I was hoping to attract attention to the plight of the Ukrainians, and give them a better voice to amplify their suffering and their struggles.”
Surrounded by signs of Russian President Vladimir Putin dressed as Adolf Hitler, as well as those sharing anti-war messages such as “RUSSIA STOP KILLING PEOPLE” and “NO WAR PAIN PUTIN IN UKRAINE,” Jakubova said that while she embraces her Russian heritage, she can no longer, in good conscience, associate with Putin and the Kremlin.
“Obviously my first language is still Russian, but Russia as a culture and a language is distinct in my view from Russia as a government, and I do not view the government as having anything to do with me,” she said.
Jakubova represents a significant portion of the Russian population who do not support Putin’s actions in Ukraine, she said.
“I think this is a minimal sacrifice I could make under the circumstances,” she said. “I think this is nothing in comparison to what the Ukrainians are sacrificing.”
Jakubova said she doubts she will ever return to her home country.
“I don’t think I would be able to go back now any way, and I wouldn’t want to,” she shared. “I feel very sad. I feel shame that there’s a country that is associated with me that has done this.”
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“I feel like nothing I can do is enough,” she added.
