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'''Mark Sirők''' ({{lang-ru|Марк Сирык}}, born 12 March 1989) is a [[Russians in Estonia|Russian-speaking Estonian]] [[political activist]]. He is designated as a [[commissar]] of the pro-Kremlin youth movement [[Nashi]]<ref>[http://www.nashi.su/news/26260 Nashi: Марк Сирык: "Фашизм не пройдет!" (in Russian)]</ref> and a leader of the movement in Estonia.<ref>[http://visualrian.com/images/item/180275 Photo #180275: Mark Siryk, the leader of Russia's youth "Nashi" movement in Estonia]</ref> His name is also known as '''Mark Siryk''' after [[double transliteration]] through [[Cyrillic]], sometimes alternatively spelt '''Mark Sirök''' or '''Mark Sirõk'''; see also [[ő]]. |
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'''Mark Sirők''' (sometimes transliterated from Russian as '''Mark Siryk''', or alternatively spelt '''Mark Sirök''' or '''Mark Sirõk''') is an anti-racism campaigner, human rights activist and member of the pro-Putin youth movement [[Nashi]]. |
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⚫ | Sirők was arrested and later charged with inciting the [[Bronze Night]] riots in [[Tallinn]] that left 150 people injured in April 2007.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/travel/cruises/item.aspx?&type=photo&photo_id=029BaUi31wgDv&pn=12&tid=000000000 USA Today]</ref><ref>[http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/estonia+accuses+russia+over+riots/935387 Channel 4] </ref> The [[Kaitsepolitsei|Estonian Security Police]] alleged he was organising the peaceful "guard" near the [[Bronze Soldier]], a war memorial honouring Soviet war dead, and that he sent [[SMS]]'s offering a pay of 80 [[Estonian kroon]]s per hour.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.postimees.ee/310807/esileht/siseuudised/257263.php|title=Vene noori palgatakse Tõnismäele valvama|last=Kuimet|first=Peeter|date=2007-04-26|work=Postimees|publisher=ExpressMeedia|language=Estonian|accessdate=2009-06-04}}</ref> The source of the money was alleged by the Estonian press to be from Russia.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.postimees.ee/191007/esileht/siseuudised/290327.php|title=Aprillirahutusi suunas raha ja nõuga Venemaa|last=Berendson|first=Risto|date=2007-10-19|work=Postimees|publisher=EkspressMeedia|language=Estonian|accessdate=2009-06-04}}</ref> However, he was found not guilty<ref>[http://www.regnum.ru/news/1163494.html "Оправдание активистов "Ночного дозора" подтверждает надуманность предъявленных им обвинений: МИД РФ".] IA Regnum Information Agency. 14 May 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2009.</ref> after it emerged he had not even been involved in the protests, as he was at home studying for his school exams.<ref>[http://www.fidh.org/Estonia-must-investigate-human FIDH] </ref> |
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== The Bronze Night in 2007 == |
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Sirők suffers from [[hemophilia]] and allergies.<ref>[http://bronze-soldier.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=262 Website of those opposed to the movement of the Bronze Soldier] </ref> The Estonian authorities refused to bring forward his trial for health reasons.<ref>[http://bronze-soldier.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=262 Website of those opposed to the movement of the Bronze Soldier] </ref> His supporters were concerned that his arrest could have implications for his health. |
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His arrest was condemned by the [[International Federation of Human Rights]]<ref>[http://www.fidh.org/Estonia-must-investigate-human FIDH] </ref> |
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In a highly controversial ruling, all four were acquitted in the trial court. The ruling has not gone into force as an appeal to the [[Supreme Court of Estonia]] is currently pending. |
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== Political views == |
== Political views == |
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Although supportive of [[Vladimir Putin]], Sirők has said he supports the [[constitution of Estonia]] and is not anti-Estonian, only anti-racist and anti-fascist, and has called for the protection of Estonian speakers' rights as well as Russian speakers.<ref>[http://paber.ekspress.ee/viewdoc/CB6B8795DD740079C225733700664730 ekspress.ee] </ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 13:26, 11 June 2009
Mark Sirők (sometimes transliterated from Russian as Mark Siryk, or alternatively spelt Mark Sirök or Mark Sirõk) is an anti-racism campaigner, human rights activist and member of the pro-Putin youth movement Nashi.
Sirők was arrested and later charged with inciting the Bronze Night riots in Tallinn that left 150 people injured in April 2007.[1][2] The Estonian Security Police alleged he was organising the peaceful "guard" near the Bronze Soldier, a war memorial honouring Soviet war dead, and that he sent SMS's offering a pay of 80 Estonian kroons per hour.[3] The source of the money was alleged by the Estonian press to be from Russia.[4] However, he was found not guilty[5] after it emerged he had not even been involved in the protests, as he was at home studying for his school exams.[6]
Sirők suffers from hemophilia and allergies.[7] The Estonian authorities refused to bring forward his trial for health reasons.[8] His supporters were concerned that his arrest could have implications for his health.
His arrest was condemned by the International Federation of Human Rights[9]
Political views
Although supportive of Vladimir Putin, Sirők has said he supports the constitution of Estonia and is not anti-Estonian, only anti-racist and anti-fascist, and has called for the protection of Estonian speakers' rights as well as Russian speakers.[10]
References
- ^ USA Today
- ^ Channel 4
- ^ Kuimet, Peeter (2007-04-26). "Vene noori palgatakse Tõnismäele valvama". Postimees (in Estonian). ExpressMeedia. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
- ^ Berendson, Risto (2007-10-19). "Aprillirahutusi suunas raha ja nõuga Venemaa". Postimees (in Estonian). EkspressMeedia. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
- ^ "Оправдание активистов "Ночного дозора" подтверждает надуманность предъявленных им обвинений: МИД РФ". IA Regnum Information Agency. 14 May 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
- ^ FIDH
- ^ Website of those opposed to the movement of the Bronze Soldier
- ^ Website of those opposed to the movement of the Bronze Soldier
- ^ FIDH
- ^ ekspress.ee