Thousands and thousands of grassroots organizations have sprung up around the country over the past years. Our government doesn't listen very much to grassroots organizations, but these organizations got the government used to the idea that they exist. They are the beginnings of civil society in Russia. Our ' Memorial' is active in 65 regions. They exist in one form or another, engaging in arguments and disputes with the government.
People organize themselves in the face of various dangers.
This gives us grounds for optimism. They have some influence in the cities. So, despite the fact that the general trend is going in an unfavorable direction and the situation is dangerous and alarming, if we look forward a bit then everything will turn out ok, because we have a new generation of people and they won't allow this country to turn back, or they won't allow it to become distorted. I believe in this, I absolutely believe in this. I agree with Arseny.