The press centre sends Svetlana its greetings. Over 27,000 have signed the Internet petition (in Russian) for her release

Congratulations on your birthday, dear Svetlana.

You must be set free! That’s what the thousands, we can now say tens of thousands, of people who have signed the Internet petition think about your situation. For your sake, we wish that the voices of all these people demanding respect for the law, justice and a better future for their country, will be heard.

We want to see you freed. In the Year of the Family and in a 21st century country Svetlana Bakhmina should be let out of prison.

Good health, and a happy birthday

Press Centre staff