Russian playwrite Mikhail Roshchin (left) takes part in the Andrey Sakharov Civil Courage Award ceremony in the Central Literator House. The award was jointly founded by the independent writer's association 'April' and the 'Union of the Right Forces' party.

Russian playwrite Mikhail Roshchin (left) takes part in the Andrey Sakharov Civil Courage Award ceremony in the Central Literator House. The award was jointly founded by the independent writer's association 'April' and the 'Union of the Right Forces' party.

Russian actor and film director Mikhail Kozakov takes part in the Andrey Sakharov Civil Courage Award ceremony in the Central Literator House. The award was jointly founded by the independent writer's association 'April' and the 'Union of the Right Forces' (SPS) party.

Russian actor and film director Mikhail Kozakov takes part in the Andrey Sakharov Civil Courage Award ceremony in the Central Literator House. The award was jointly founded by the independent writer's association 'April' and the 'Union of the Right Forces' (SPS) party.

Russian actor and film director Mikhail Kozakov (right) takes part in the Andrey Sakharov Civil Courage Award ceremony in the Central Literator House. The award was jointly founded by the independent writer's association 'April' and the 'Union of the Right Forces' (SPS) party.

Russian writer Fazil Iskander takes part in the Andrey Sakharov Civil Courage Award ceremony in the Central Literator House. The award was jointly founded by the independent writer's association 'April' and the 'Union of the Right Forces' (SPS) party.

Prominent member of the 'Union of the Right Forces' (SPS) party, vice-speaker of the State Duma Irina Khakamada takes part in the Andrey Sakharov Civil Courage Award ceremony in the Central Literator House. The award was jointly founded by the independent writer's association 'April' and the SPS.