Socrates Is in Trouble

Alexei Polikhovich:
Socrates is in trouble
Alexei “Socrates” Sutuga is in intensive care. He has suffered a severe brain contusion, fractures of the parietal and temporal bones, and a cerebral edema, and the right half of the body is paralyzed. Alexei was operated on and his skull was trepanned. He’s in a coma now.
Alexei is an antifascist, civic activist, and former political prisoner who has been involved in campaigns supporting other political prisoners. We met at Butyrka prison. I always tell everyone this story and laugh, since I hinted to him about his nickname in the presence of the cops: “Ancient Greek philosopher, fifth century BC?” Afterwards, we corresponded, exchanged books, and discussed politics. After we got out, we were both in a play about torture at Theater.Doc. Alexei enriched the production with personal account of being tortured in a Kiev police station.
Socrates is a big, brave man who has seen a lot and gives the impression of a rock. But now the rock must be saved.
https://therussianreader.com/2020/08/26/alexei-sutuga-solidarity-appeal/