Open Letter Supporting Svetlana Mesyats, Classicist Arrested in Russia Over Aristotle Translation Funds
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Summary
An open letter supporting Svetlana Mesyats, a renowned Classicist and Senior Researcher at the Institute of Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Sciences, who was arrested on May 19, 2026, on charges of alleged mismanagement of public funds for Aristotle translation projects. After two days in custody, she was placed under house arrest and faces up to 10 years in prison. The letter calls for support and highlights concerns about the case.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledSvetlana Mesyats is an internationally renowned Classicist specialising in Neoplatonism and the Aristotelian tradition in Late Antiquity.
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Svetlana was arrested on charges related to the alleged mismanagement of public funds allocated for the preparation of new Russian translations of Aristotle's works.
After spending two days in custody, she was placed under house arrest.
The investigation into Svetlana's case is ongoing and, given the charges, she could face up to 10 years in prison.
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