January 22, 2026

Flower Power against the Kremlin. We all need somebody to lean on. Meduza’s readers in Russia are calling on you.

Dear readers,

Flower Power against the Kremlin. We all need somebody to lean on. Meduza’s readers in Russia are calling on you.

TL;DR

  • Meduza is requesting donations through its "Flower Power" crowdfunding campaign.
  • Readers inside Russia face legal risks for donating to organizations deemed "undesirable."
  • The campaign aims to connect international readers with those inside Russia who wish to support Meduza.
  • Readers share personal messages detailing the importance of Meduza's independent journalism for truth, sanity, and connection.
  • Meduza's reporting is described as a vital source of unbiased information in a climate of propaganda and censorship.
  • The campaign uses botanical code names for readers inside Russia, inspired by the White Rose resistance group.