Young Russians reflect on Putin's war in Ukraine and their future

As Russia’s war against Ukraine enters its fifth year, a new generation of Russians are coming of age. Despite state pressure and propaganda, not all of them support the ongoing invasion. Meduza asked four young Russians with anti-war views to explain how the past four years have shaped their sense of self, their country, and their hopes for the future. The following is a translation of their accounts, abridged for length and clarity. All names have been changed for security reasons.