Orthodox activist detained due to protest against the cross of Pokras Lampas

In Yekaterinburg, police have detained Orthodox activist Oksana Ivanova, who advocates the destruction of the work "Suprematist Cross" by artist Pokras Lampas at Uralmash. about it She posted on Facebook.

The woman was detained because of the action “Do not trample on love”, which she held on August 25. The protesters joined hands and lined up in T-shirts with slogans that formed the phrase “The cross is a symbol of Christ's victory over your death. Don't crush love." Activists opposed the work of Pokras Lampas, as they believe that it is impossible to “trample under foot” the cross.

In addition, during the action, several men came to the square and threatened the representatives of the Stenograffia festival. One of the men promised to paint the area with blood. Ivanova stated that she did not know these men and they had nothing to do with her action.

In police department No. 15, a protocol was drawn up against the woman on violation of the rules of the action and she was taken to the Ordzhonikidzevsky District Court. The court returned the case file to the police, considering that there were many violations in them.