Many Russians critical of the Ukraine war have relocated to Germany to escape government repression. Ilya Makarov, a young political activist, faced multiple detentions in Russia for his antiwar stance and decided to leave for Germany. Settling in Worms, he joined the Social Democratic Party to actively participate in upcoming elections, leveraging his skills in communication to connect with Russian and Ukrainian voters through information booths. Makarov's journey highlights the struggle for political expression among Russian expatriates and their efforts to integrate into German democracy.
Makarov described his journey from opposition politics in Russia to seeking active participation in Germany's political landscape as pivotal, especially amidst the looming elections.
After facing the consequences of his political stance against the Kremlin, Makarov recognized that engaging with Germany's democratic processes was now essential for him.
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