Almost two years ago, the world applauded brave Russians who chose to leave their homes in an act of political resistance. But where are they now? The Economist’s Arkady Ostrovsky travels across Europe and the Middle East to find out. He speaks to Chulpan Khamatova, one of Russia’s best-loved actors, now living in Latvia; and to the independent journalists who are fighting to get the truth to the Russian people; and to a defense lawyer who has taken on high-profile clients who’ve received long sentences for spreading “fake news” about the war in Ukraine. Here are the continuing stories of liberal Russians, and what it costs to stand against Putin and his dirty war. —Clara Molot