St. Petersburg Residents Restore Historical Buildings Amid Political Repression

With political activism suppressed, residents of St. Petersburg are finding purpose and community in restoring and cleaning architectural treasures, engaging in the 'politics of small deeds'.

8 Mar, 05:01 — 8 Mar, 05:01

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In Russia’s Former Capital, Restoring the Past to Survive the Present

With political activism off-limits, residents of St. Petersburg are finding purpose and community in the “politics of small deeds,” repairing and cleaning architectural treasures.

By Ivan Nechepurenko and Mary Gelman

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St. Petersburg Residents Restore Historical Buildings Amid Political Repression

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In Russia’s Former Capital, Restoring the Past to Survive the Present

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