Finrosforum has translated and posted the opinion article/open letter by the dissident journalist Alexander Podrabinek, which eventually prompted death threats and harassment by the Nashi, driving him into hiding.

One does not need to blame the owners of the café; their actions are
understandable, given that they surely want to hold on to their
business. The actions of the authorities in Moscow, who are dizzy with
praise to Stalin, do not warrant any comment. I would, however, like to
say a few words to the veterans who wrote the complaint [against the
café sign].

You are mistaken when you think that you have monopolised
patriotism, love for Russia, and concern for her future. You are
mistaken when you think that you have earned a well-deserved and
honourable rest. You are mistaken when you think that you are held in
high public esteem.

This belief is something that you were instilled with a long time
ago. Your time has passed, however. Your fatherland is not Russia; your
fatherland is the Soviet Union. You are Soviet veterans, and your
country, thank God, ceased to exist 18 years ago.

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