# Ksenia Maximova on Russia’s War on Dissent

Ksenia Maximova discusses her case, the Kremlin’s use of extremist and terrorist labels, and what Russian democratic organisations in exile can achieve. Free entry; audience Q&A follows.

Canonical URL: https://onrs.org/events/maximova

## Details

- Type: talk
- Date: Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Time: 16:00
- Venue: Lincoln College, Oakeshott Room
- Price: Free
- Ticket mode: none
- Status: available
- Tags: talk
- Access notes: Please note: if you travel to Russia, or may do so in future, please be aware of the potential risks under Russian laws on “undesirable” and banned organisations. We will not photograph or film the audience, keep an attendance list or collect any personal information, and we ask everyone not to photograph or record other attendees without their consent.

## Content

We are pleased to welcome Ksenia Maximova, founder of the Russian Democratic Society UK, London councillor and one of the leading voices of the Russian anti-war community in Britain.

In September, the Federal Security Service opened a criminal case against her, placed her on a wanted list and accused her of involvement with a “terrorist organisation”. The Russian Democratic Society has also been declared an “undesirable organisation” by the Russian authorities.

Ksenia will talk about her case, how the Kremlin uses labels such as “extremist” and “terrorist” against its opponents at home and abroad, and what Russian democratic organisations in exile can realistically achieve. The conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A. Attendance is free.

Please note: if you travel to Russia, or may do so in future, please be aware of the potential risks under Russian laws on “undesirable” and banned organisations. We will not photograph or film the audience, keep an attendance list or collect any personal information, and we ask everyone not to photograph or record other attendees without their consent.

We are pleased to welcome Ksenia Maximova, founder of the Russian Democratic Society UK, London councillor and one of the leading voices of the Russian anti-war community in Britain.

In September, the Federal Security Service opened a criminal case against her, placed her on a wanted list and accused her of involvement with a “terrorist organisation”. The Russian Democratic Society has also been declared an “undesirable organisation” by the Russian authorities.

Ksenia will talk about her case, how the Kremlin uses labels such as “extremist” and “terrorist” against its opponents at home and abroad, and what Russian democratic organisations in exile can realistically achieve. The conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A. Attendance is free.

> Please note: if you travel to Russia, or may do so in future, please be aware of the potential risks under Russian laws on “undesirable” and banned organisations. We will not photograph or film the audience, keep an attendance list or collect any personal information, and we ask everyone not to photograph or record other attendees without their consent.

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