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Bashkir artist and activist Robert Kuzovkov, known as Semyon Skrepetsky, was murdered in Poland.
He openly opposed Kremlin policies, represented peoples under Moscow's rule at the Venice Biennale, and participated in protests outside the Russian embassy in Berlin.
The attack took place in Lublin. An unknown assailant shot Kuzovkov point-blank. Polish police believe the murder was premeditated. A Belarusian citizen, suspected of aiding the perpetrators, has been detained, and the shooter remains wanted.
A month ago, news broke of a foiled assassination attempt on of Free Nations League member @RuslanGabbasov4. Activist Abakar Abakarov was also killed earlier. The string of attacks on representatives of national liberation movements is growing.
Robert Kuzovkov was a talented artist, a man of convictions and the rare courage to speak his mind. For this, the Kremlin's repressive machine has reached him even beyond Russia's borders.
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Hunt for opposition figures: the Kremlin is engaging in open terrorism in Europe
Shortly before the killing of Semyon Skrepetsky, Lithuanian police prevented a series of assassination attempts in Europe. They were being prepared by a network of hired killers linked to Russian special services.
Among the targets were Bashkir nationalist Ruslan Gabbasov and Lithuanian activist Valdas Bartkevicius. Their murders were prevented thanks to the arrest of the killers and their accomplices.
It cannot be ruled out that this terrorist cell was not the only one. Other groups linked to the preparation of political assassinations, terrorist attacks, and sabotage could be operating in Europe.
The last public performance by artist Semyon Skrepetsky took place a few days ago in Berlin — there he swept the street with a Russian flag and threw it into a trash bin near the Russian embassy.
⚡️ Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was killed in Poland: he had previously harshly mocked Putin and Kadyrov
The murder took place in the city of Biała Podlaska, near the border with Belarus, where a refugee camp is located.
After moving from Russia, Skrepetsky passed through this center and remained living in the city with his family.
Several people may have been involved in the attack. The taxi driver who drove them was detained near the Belarusian consulate in the city.
Earlier, Skrepetsky took part in an action at the Russian embassy in Berlin. The artist came wearing bast shoes, with a Russian flag tied to his trousers, and carrying a painting depicting Stalin “feeding” Putin.
He also created satirical paintings in which he mocked Kadyrov, Putin, and Russian officials.
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The Russians will never put us on an equal footing with themselves. We will decide our own destiny!
"Even if the occupation continues, our independence will become real when the Bashkirs understand that Russia is not our country, Moscow is not our capital, and that we can and must become independent and free.
Then we just have to wait for the right moment.
If we keep talking about an "older brother," a "common destiny," and a shared background with the Russian people, if we believe in the possibility of reaching some kind of agreement, of trying to build another federation, then we will remain a colonized people, inevitably subject to assimilation.
Because the Russians will never put us on an equal footing with themselves.
Either we decide our own destiny, or we let strangers decide our own destiny and that of our children.
If we free ourselves mentally, we will also free ourselves physically. "If we remain slaves in our consciousness, we will continue to live in a prison of nations and kiss the hands of our guards for a bowl of gruel."
— @RuslanGabbasov4 , member of the Free Nations League, head of the Committee of the Bashkir National Movement Abroad.
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Artist Semyon Skrepetsky Killed in Poland
The murder took place at 10 a.m. in the city of Biała Podlaska, which borders Belarus and is home to a refugee camp. After emigrating from Russia, Skrepetsky stayed in the camp before settling in the city with his family.
According to a local media outlet, there may have been multiple killers. A taxi driver who drove them was detained near the Belarusian consulate in the city.
On June 12, SOTA filmed Skrepetsky during a protest outside the Russian Embassy in Berlin. He was walking in bast shoes with a Russian flag tied to his pants, carrying a painting that depicted Stalin nursing Putin.
In his artwork, Skrepetsky consistently mocked both the Russian authorities—with a particular focus on Ramzan Kadyrov—and the opposition.
Skrepetsky’s address (his real name is believed to be Robert Kuzovkov) had previously been leaked online, and he was also listed on the Mirotvorets database due to his critical stance toward Ukraine.
Notably, Greek and Lithuanian law enforcement authorities previously neutralized a group of contract killers hired by Russia. They had targeted Ruslan Gabbasov, a Bashkir activist living in Lithuania, and Valdas Bartkevičius, a Lithuanian national known for his anti-Russian protests and support for Ukraine.
June 12 protest video: Vasily Krestyaninov / SOTA
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A Csángó (Hungarian subgroup) result with significant Conqueror ancestry, also rather shifts towards Mishar Tatar / Balkan Turkish, rather then to modelling the sample with Bashkir or Siberian Tatar ancestry.
Wondering if the medieval commoner Magyars were more Volga Tatar (Kazan and Mishar) like actually
Left only samples in the Hungary_EarlyArpadian and Hungary_Conqueror_Commoner averages that show Eurasian ancestry.
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🇷🇺 Brotherhood of the "Akhmat" special forces
Guarding honor in a formidable hour,
When the native land is in flames,
The special forces move forward like a wall,
Keeping their duty and loyalty.
In one formation — brother stands for brother,
Chechen, Russian, and Bashkir,
Fighters named "Akhmat"
Preserve a great peace for us.
Here there are no differences or borders,
Here the spirit is united and the formation strong.
Among faces scorched by battle —
An oath to the sacred Motherland.
"Akhmat is strength!" — soars to the zenith,
A motto tested by fire.
And the enemy will not stand before them,
And smoke rises in a column.
For a peaceful home, for children's laughter,
For the memory of those who did not return,
One success for all —
The path the warrior found himself.
Children across the country are proud,
Growing up looking up to you.
Faithful to their defenders,
You are our honor and inspiration!
The warriors will return to their mothers,
Meeting their dawn with victory.
Glory to the heroes and sons,
Whose bravery knows no bounds!
Military correspondent, "Lisa"
❤️🔥Akhmat. A View from Below
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The Tuvan and Bashkir soldiers standing over the mound of rotting Ukrainian corpses afterwards.
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This footage shows a costume that is believed to ward off evil spirits! It is a traditional Bashkir outfit. The coin decorations on the dress resemble chainmail.
Discover more about this region in the ‘Inland Visions’.
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#RTDoc #bashkir #tradition #costume #culture #spirits #fashion #heritage
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The Republic of Bashkortostan’s greatest treasures are its people, customs, and hospitality. Peter Scott decided to set off on a new journey to get to know them better.
Welcoming guests in Bashkiria is a beautiful ritual. Visitors are offered kumis served from a special ladle, and a traditional red towel is draped over their shoulder. The Bashkir people are ready to receive guests at any time, which is why they rarely set a precise hour for arriving at a feast.
The hostess of the yurt dresses in traditional costume adorned with jewellery meant to ward off evil spirits. Her coin necklace resembles chain mail: in earlier times, it served not only as a symbol of wealth but also as protection, since women could fight side by side with men to defend their home.
Neighbouring tribes often attacked to steal horses – the Bashkirs’ main companions in battle and daily life. To protect their families and livestock, boys were taught to be worthy warriors from an early age.
In the 41th episode of 'Inland Visions', you’ll also learn why the Bashkirs are called the ‘Northern Cupids’ and how the soul of the people is expressed through musical instruments – the kurai and kubyz.
#RTDoc #Bashkortostan #hospitality #traditions #culture
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Russian recognizes a couple dozen regional languages. Ukrainian is just Russian polluted with Polish.
Pallas’ late-18th/early-19th comparative dictionaries covered 200–300 languages/dialects across the empire (Siberia, Caucasus, Central Asia, etc.). Many Volga languages used Ilminsky’s missionary system for dictionaries and translations.
Tatar — Volga-Ural (Kazan region)
Bashkir — Volga-Ural (Bashkiria)
Chuvash — Volga region
Mari (Cheremis) — Volga region
Udmurt (Votyak) — Volga-Ural
Mordvin (Erzya & Moksha) — Volga region
Komi (Permyak/Zyryan) — NE European Russia
Yakut (Sakha) — Siberia (Yakutia)
Buryat — Siberia (Transbaikal/Buryatia)
Crimean Tatar — Crimea
Kalmyk — Lower Volga / Caspian steppe
Kazakh — Central Asia / Steppe
Various Caucasian (e.g., Kabardian, Chechen, Lezgian) — North Caucasus
Evenki / Tungusic — Siberia / Far East
Ukrainian — Little Russia
Finnish — Grand Duchy of Finland
Oh, look - there is "Little Russia" in 1654.
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#VisitRussia
🇷🇺 The Republic of Bashkortostan’s greatest treasures are its people, customs, and hospitality.
🤝 Welcoming guests in Bashkiria is a beautiful ritual. Visitors are offered kumis served from a special ladle, and a traditional red towel is draped over their shoulder. The Bashkir people are ready to receive guests at any time, which is why they rarely set a precise hour for arriving at a feast.
🛡 The hostess of the yurt dresses in traditional costume adorned with jewellery meant to ward off evil spirits. Her coin necklace resembles chain mail: in earlier times, it served not only as a symbol of wealth but also as protection, since women could fight side by side with men to defend their home.
✅ In this video, you’ll also learn why the Bashkirs are called the ‘Northern Cupids’ and how the soul of the people is expressed through musical instruments – the kurai and kubyz.
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→ Arabic: فُولَاذ (fūlāḏ), بُولَاد
→ Aramaic:Classical Syriac: ܦܘܠܕ (pūlāḏ)
→ Azerbaijani: polad
→ Bashkir: Булат (Bulat)
→ Georgian: ფოლადი (poladi)→
→ Mingrelian: ფოლანდი (polandi)
→ Svan: ფოლად (poläd)
→ Gujarati: પોલાદ (polād)
→ Hebrew: פלדה (pladá)
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Kudeyevsky (Russian: Кудеевский; Bashkir: Көҙөй) is a rural locality (selo) and the administrative center of Kudeyevsky Selsoviet in Iglinsky District, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia. grokipedia.com/page/kudeyevs…
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