(13 Mar 2023)
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1. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Lyubov Sobol, Russian opposition politician and ally of Alexey Navalny:
"The success of the 'Navalny' film is an incredible and powerful victory for both Navalny and all people who worked on this film. It's also an important signal that the world sees the efforts to fight for democracy in Russia, the world supports brave and courageous people who have challenged (Russian President) Vladimir Putin and have been fighting the unequal battle with the evil which is now tormenting the entire world and Ukraine in the first place. That's why it's a very important victory and I was unspeakably glad."
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2. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Lyubov Sobol, Russian opposition politician and ally of Alexey Navalny:
"It's important to constantly and publicly talk about what's going in Russia. From this point of view, the contribution was very important. Formally, it won't have an affect on Navalny's sentences, but it doesn't mean that this victory was useless."
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STORYLINE:
A top ally of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny said Monday the Hollywood and international success of the documentary 'Navalny' is recognition for the fight of democracy in Russia.
Following the film's Oscar win for best documentary feature on Sunday, Lyubov Sobol said it supports the "brave and courageous people" who have challenged the Kremlin.
'Navalny,' a film on the Russian opposition leader following an attempt on his life, was directed by Daniel Roher and received international acclaim during the awards season.
Sobol said it was important to constantly and publicly talk about the situation in Russia.
"The contribution was very important. Formally, it won't have an affect on Navalny's sentences, but it doesn't mean that this victory was useless," she added.
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