The seventh episode of the Memorial Anti-Discrimination Centre podcast explores the reality of forced exile for Indigenous activists from Russia. Why are they forced to leave their homelands? What challenges do they face after fleeing persecution? How can they maintain ties with their communities while living abroad? And what support is available to people forced into exile because of political repression and their anti-war stance? In this episode:◾ Taulan Salpagarov — Indigenous rights activist and representative of the Alan people of Karachay and Balkaria◾ Amina Akhpasheva — Indigenous rights activist and representative of the Khakas people◾ Anastasia Burakova — Human rights lawyer and founder of the Kovcheg project, which supports people forced to leave RussiaTogether, they discuss:why Indigenous activists are forced into exile;political repression and persecution in Russia;adapting to life in Europe after displacement;support available for refugees and forced migrants;the work of the Kovcheg project;the risks faced by deserters and people fleeing Russia because of the war;changes in asylum and migration policies across Europe;preserving Indigenous identity, culture, and connections while living in exile. Sound design: Ostap KukharPrevious podcast episodes: