There were 3 more or less independent newspapers in Königsberg region - "39 region", "Novie Kolesa" and "Dvornik". They were publishing sometimes an opposition views. They never published me though ( as my views about the region are "radical"), except once when "Dvornik" published my letter for a facilitation of visa regime for our region, that gathered 10.000 signatures of locals. I do know personally the owners and journalists. Now, two of the owners are in prison.

Mr. Igor Rudnikov - the owner of "Novie Kolesa" newspaper and local MP. He always published an articles about the history of East Prussia in his newspaper. He survived an assassination attempt by a "former" police officer. He recognized as a political prisoner by "Memorial" ( Russian Human Rights organization). He is charged with extortion. The Kremlin transfered him to Lefortovo prison ( Moscow). He is facing up to 15 years in prison.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNXLgAO7JeU
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Political prisoner Igor Rudnikov ( in a middle) and the leader of Baltic Republican Party Rustam Vasilev ( front). |
Sometimes it feels like politics has taken over the planet.
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