A far-right Russian group disrupted a ceremony honoring victims of Stalinist purges, including Ukrainians, at a cemetery in the Karelia region on August 5. According to Sova, members of the Russian Community arrived before the event and doused participants with water while singing the patriotic Soviet song ‘Katyusha.’ The ceremony was held to commemorate the victims of the Soviet regime’s repressive policies, which targeted millions across the country during the 1930s. The act of disruption highlights growing tensions in Russia over historical memory and the politicization of past events. The incident has drawn attention to the complex relationship between far-right groups and the state’s narrative on historical tragedies, particularly those involving minorities such as Ukrainians. As the ceremony concluded, participants expressed solidarity with the victims and condemned the interference, emphasizing the importance of remembering historical injustices. The event underscores the ongoing challenges in Russia’s approach to its past, especially in the context of current political dynamics.