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Maria Yudina was a profoundly gifted pianist and teacher. And there is a certain lingering myth about her...

“What reason is there for us to do this?” 

                                   – A Ukrainian official speaking on the murder of Darya Dugina

Anastasia Savitskaya, a corporal in the Russian Armed Forces, is Russia's first known female military casualty since the launch of the Ukrainian invasion. 

Art is a powerful realm for protest. The Ukraine War has inspired a new wave of brave works.

Nadya Karpova demonstrated bravery in expressing both her sexuality and her stance on the war in Ukraine.

Today is International Women's Day, which traces its roots to 1917, when Russian women demanded "bread and peace." Four days later the tsar was forced to abdicate and the provisional government granted women the right to vote. What's going on today in Russia?

"I have enough safety margin for a lot more. Nothing is impossible, even at such a venerable age. Take care of yourself, dear friends, and never be afraid of anything."

– Maria Koltakova, the "Steel Granny," imparting wisdom, insight, and encouragement.

The bravery with which the all-female 588th Night Bomber Regiment defended the Soviet Union from Nazi invasion earned them a legendary nickname.