THE TRAGIC DEATH OF A TRUE HERO: Condolence book to honor the life of Sergey Magnitskiy
November 20, 2009
On Monday, 16 November 2009, Sergei Magnitskiy, 37, who bravely exposed massive corruption by Russian Interior Ministry officials, tragically passed away at a Moscow prison where he was kept for a year without trial. He left a wife and two children.
Please honor this great man by expressing your condolences, and show the world that Sergey Magnitskiy, and what he stood for, will never be forgotten.
To add your condolences please leave a reply below.
Соболезнования в связи с трагической гибелью Сергея Магнитского, человека чести и великого достоинства
В понедельник, 16 ноября 2009 года, в следственном изоляторе «Матросская тишина», в Москве, трагически скончался Сергей Магницкий, 37-ми летний адвокат, отдавший свои силы, здоровье и жизнь борьбе по разоблачению масштабной коррупции в рядах МВД России. За несгибаемую волю, принципиальность, человеческую порядочность следователи держали Сергея в тюрьме в течение года. У него остались жена и двое детей.
Пожалуйста, почтите память этого великого человека, выразив соболезнования (в комментариях ниже) и уважение Сергею, его семье и близким, а также делу, за которое он отдал свою жизнь. Пожалуйста, перешлите это сообщение каждому, кто не равнодушен и кому не безразлична трагическая судьба Сергея, чтобы навсегда сохранить память об этом удивительном и светлом человеке.
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This death will further compromise the standing of our judicial system
I just read with great sadness and disgust about the death of your attorney in Moscow. Quarreling over money is one thing, but this is truly abysmal and I’m sure can’t be easy for you to deal with. At least you, and his poor family, should know that this is not a trivial event to people who have cared about Russia and its destiny. Please convey my condolences among the many others I’m sure you’re receiving.
I was shocked and appalled to learn today of Sergey Magnitskiy’s death in custody. The judge who denied him medical treatment should be facing a murder charge. I feel for you and your colleagues at this difficult time. I would be grateful if you could pass on to Sergey’s family that there are people in Britain who care deeply about Russia and are horrified that a talented young man should have been let down by his country in such a tragic way.
I learned yesterday with tremendous regret about Sergei’s death. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We recall your earlier concerns about his safety and are outraged to hear about this tragedy. Our thoughts are with you and his loved ones
Sergey Magnitskiy was an honorable man who showed extraordinary courage. He believed in an ideal; that corruption could be destroyed in Russia, and that the law would protect him. I know I speak for everyone when I say that both Sergey and his family are in our hearts at this time.
We now mourn the death of a young lawyer who was simply trying to stand up to a broken judicial system
Magnitskiy died in prison after being illegally arrested by the very same officials he had previously exposed as corrupt, and detained for a year without trial
Sergei was someone I knew. He was an excellent lawyer and a good person. The circumstances of his death are shocking. I feel sorry for the people responsible for his death – they will have to live with this crime for the rest of their lives. My thoughts are with his family and relatives. God bless his memory.
An absolute travesty! Not only a talented lawyer but a man of the highest principles — for which he paid with his life. We should all be so strong in our beliefs, although I hope no one else has to pay the price for them that Sergei did.
I have been following developments in Russia for the past 48 years, first with Radio Liberty, then at CSIS, and now with the USRBC. Nothing has shocked me more than the judicial murder of Sergey Magnitskiy, a thoroughly decent man who put his trust in the rule of law in Russia.
I express my deep sympathy to Sergey Magnitskiy’s family.
Why does it always take away from us the very best and brilliant,why does it has to come to such a tradegy to put light on the very dark side of this institution and the role of law in Russia.
Sergey Magnitskiy was indeed an honorable man who showed extraordinary courage.
R.I.P. Sergey
With sadness I have read the news about the death of Sergey Magnitskiy. As a Member of the European Parliament, I endorsed and will endorse the Parliament’s continuous stance on the lack in credibility of Russia’s human rights policy. In its resolution of 17 September 2009, the Parliament “unreservedly condemns and strongly deplores the harassment and attacks on the lives of human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists in Russia”. Unfortunately, however, the death of Mr Magnitskiy clearly shows that Russia, a Member of the Council of Europe, continues to be in sad contradiction with its obligations under international law.
A total and disgraceful loss of a young father’s life. My strongest condolences to his family at this time.
This whole story is so disgraceful and disgusting that I am failing to find words to express, to fully capture the embarassment and the tragedy. The unfortunate and petrifying reality is that neither the Hermitage case, nor the circumstances of Sergei’s detention, or, more accurately, torture, and death will be investigated, or, if they are investigated, the results of the ivestigation will not be made available to the public, or, if they are made available to the public, we will not be able to trust them, to be sure that what is revealed is indeed the truth, since the reputation of the Russian government, prosecution and judiciary is such that a sane person will not believe a word they say. So naturally people who have put Sergei into prison and who have treated him in such inhumanly manner won’t be punished. My only hope is that there is justice in this life, and it is not the political and legal justice I am taklking about but the universal justice, the law and order of things in this world, in this life, and that whoever is ultimately responsible for the beginning and outcome of this whole story will get what they deserve one way or another. I feel for Sergei, I feel for his loved ones, God bless the memory of him and god bless his family. Pust’ zemlya emu budet pukhom.
Безмерно сочувствую родным и близким Сергея Магницкого, он пострадал безвинно и поэтому мученик совести. Мне стыдно за страну, гражданкой которой являюсь. Очень надеюсь, что потрясение от этой безвинной смерти и государственного безпредела в судебной системе поможет населению России стать наконец ГРАЖДАНАМИ и выйти на улицы с протестом против бесправия. Да упокой Бог его душу.
Смерть Сергея потрясает. Выглядит (и, наверное, может быть классифицировано, как убийство). По человечески жаль Сергея и его семью. Выражаю свои глубочайшие соболезнования. Но не верю, что даже такие вопиющие факты подвигнут общественное мнение к действию. Пока нет веры в то, что твой голос будет услышан и может хоть что-то изменить, мало кто решится кричать и жечь свой «костер» вопреки.
Возможно, следующие материалы частично помогут понять, что происходило и как его убили:
http://dr-timur.ru/node/263
Sergey, A man that stood for truth and honesty, and stood up against the corruption and criminal activities that are destroying the beautiful country of russia,
I want to say a lot more on this matter and this true hero sergey, but i am american and living in the united states, and i do not want to offend the great and beautiful people of russia, i hope that one day soon you, the great people of russia will take you country back from these leeches of society, god bless you Sergey, Anna, Alexander,Stanislav, Anastasia, Natalia and the many more,……you all tried to make a difference, rest in peace
A tragic event and my deepest condolences. Such an event is not only bad for all those close to the deceased but very bad also for Russia and the future of the Russian people. Those of us who long to see Russia prosper and share its colossal talents and skills with the rest of the world, can only deplore this whole event and urge the Russian leadership to renewed efforts to establish good governance and good justice in their nation, so that it can become truly great again.
DH
I am shocked. I deeply respect Mr. Magnitskiy. He must have been a very brave man. I hope his courage will be followed. God bless him.
My condolances to the family
Gento W.A. Vergeer
City of Amsterdam
My deep sympathy goes to the family and friends of Sergei Magnitsky. I know there are many people in Russia and abroad who share my admiration for this brave man.
What a heartbreaking story. My deepest sympathies to Sergei’s family, especially his wife and children. Russia needs more people like Sergei, not fewer. Russia’s unique tragedy is that so long as it kills off its Best and Brightest, the country will continue its slow-motion suicide.
Прости Сережа! Прости Друг! Горько, что у меня забрали Друга. Горько, что уже не встретить Такого Человека. Горько от слез.
Владимир Елин.
Мои глубокие соболезнования.
Соболезную семье и друзьям Сергея. Ушёл сильный и мужественный человек, таких мало.
Загибель такої людини є дуже великою трагедією Росії. Таких надзвичайно сміливих і принципових людей у сучасному світі небагато. Ми в Україні співчуваємо родині і країні загиблого.
Стыдно быть русским…
Выражаю свои искренние соболезнования.
Надеюсь, виновные будут наказаны.
Помимо горечи утраты для близких, друзей и коллег хочу выразить соболезнование всем нам – как поздно мы начинаем сочувствовать и пытаемся помочь людям, попавшим в такие переделки. Значит, надо думать о других, кто там или может оказаться в подобной ситуации.
Остается надеяться, что след Сергея не затеряется хотя бы в этом отношении. Поздно уже просить у него прощения.
Этот человек погиб мученеческой смертью, как и миллионы других (погибших и не родившихся) по вине воровской банды захватившей власть в России…
Это преступное сообщество по результату своих деяний приближается к нацистам гитлеровской Германии.
Низко склоняю голову перед мужеством Сергея.
Соболезную семье и друзьям.
Снова ощущаю острое чувство стыда и бессилия за страну и систему, уничтожающую лучших своих Граждан.
Пусть кровь будет на тех, кто замышляет и по чьим указкам силовики убивают всех, кто не хочет сам заниматься разбоем и насилием, кто хочет порядка и справедливости. Всевышний услышь,не давай ввергать нас в хаос.
Светлая вечная память Сергею, профессиональному юристу и мужественному неподкупному человеку!
Его жизнь и смерть в тюрьме – настоящий подвиг.
Имя его вписано золотыми буквами в наши сердца.
Мои соболезнования семье и друзьям.
Свелая память Сергею, смелому мужчине, который верил в закон и не боялся угроз!
Мои глубокие соболезнования всем, кто знал Сергея лично. Держитесь!
Ужасно горько жить в таком жестоком мире.
Моего папу убили несколько месяцев назад по сути по той же причине, что и Сергея. Боролся за правду и справедливость.
Но кому нужна правда в наше время!?:(
Выражаю мои самые глубочайшие соболезнования семье и детям. Непреодолимая боль и безысходность убивает. Держитесь дорогие и будьте мужественными!Таков наш крест:(((
Пусть Земля ему будет пухом!Царство Небесное!
My condolances to the family. Unfortunatly ive never met Sergey, but i believe he was a very brave and determined person. His death is indeed a big shame for our judicial system, and it reminded us again how low is a human life here compared with a billions of cash.
Pust zemlia emu budet puhom.
It was another extrajudicial capital punishment of political opponent. It was another de-facto declaration of established regime. It should be internationally firmly recognized.
Let Lord’s mercy be upon all of us.
Eternal rest, grant to Sergey, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen
Deprived medical treatment Sergey’s death is torture and he is true jailbird martyr which ephitomises absolute lawlessness – bespredel – of Putin’s Russia
It’s a appeal to all concerned to choose resistence.
Глубокие соболезнования семье… и нам всем, кто здесь живет. Общество безмолвствует, зло торжествует.
RIP Sergey,
your death represents our lives cost.
RF citizen
По сути дела, это человек пожертвовал жизнью ради нас.
Надеюсь мы его не подведем. Надо что-то менять!
Выражаю глубочайшие соболезнования семье погибшего.
Очень жаль Сергея. Очень жаль что в нашей стране такие люди погибают, а те было что его убили продолжают здравствовать.
Соболезную семье и разделяю горечь утраты со всеми скорбящими.
Сергей был выдающимся специалистом и необыкновенным человеком. Горжусь личным знакомством с Сергеем и отказываюсь верить в произошедшее.
Вечная память Герою!
I would like to express deep sympathy for the family, friends and colleagues of Sergei Magnitsky. I have great respect for the way he stood up against a giant with endless determination. Let us hope that this brutal murder will not be ignored by the Russian leadership and may lead to an acceleration of the reforms in the corrupted remains of an outdated system.
It is with great sadness, but also a profound sense of pride, that I learned today of the death of Sergei Magnitsky (from http://www.Economist.com) . Sadness for the death of a good man, and pride at hearing the story of a brave man standing up to the outrages of abusive power and corruption.
Russia suffers so much at present, and it rends your heart to hear of the death of yet another upstanding preson, fighting for justice in a land that has seen so little.
History will vindacte them all, and whilst that is cold comfort to their families now, it will be a part of a great legacy for future generations of Russians.
It is disheartening to see such hypocrisy. Its incomprehensible to fathom the extremes of Modern Russia. What scares me the most is the future. When the people have the power to challenge Putin’s United Russia that will be a sigh of relief.
In a fight with corruption in Russia I would be on your side not on Russian public authorities side even though i am Russian. I wish you win.
May God bless Mr. Sergey Magnitskiy, his family, his friends and the innocent citizens of Russia.
This is deeply saddening news on a human level as well as deeply disturbing news on a geopolitical level. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Magnitzkiy’s family as well as his country.
My heart goes out to Mr. Magnitskiy and his friends and family. I can only hope his story of standing up for what’s right inspires others to take up his torch.
Rest in peace.
And here I thought Russia was actually going somewhere. Guess not.
An amazing story. As an outsider what can one do apart from express condolences?
It is highly sad that fighting against corruption in Russia cost the life for Sergey. It was shock for me.
For me as Russia patriot it is important to know who raids investors in Russia. However, It is not the game and as a human I understand that your attempts to trace the money stolen from Russian budget might unfortunatelly cause somebody else life.
Also I do not understand your approach to blackmail those raiders. I do not understand what are you trying to receive by doing that. If you have information – you should immediatelly make it public and do not even try to blackmail powerful raiders.
My condolences to the family and friends of this hero,who having known about the consequences of such statements, especially in a country like Russia,still fought (tried to fight) bravely against the monster(s).
He is not the first and the last man of honor in Russia.
And,unfortunately, this is not the first and the last story of innocent victims in Russia…
Rest in peace,Sergey!
I have no words to describe the respect I feel for Sergei Magnitskiy…
I will for ever regret not having the chance to meet him!
My deepest condolences to his family and friends!!!
an exchange student in St. Petersburg..
Ivan Bakalov
Прости нас, Сергей… Мы не сберегли тебя… Ты был сильным и мужественным, первым во всем, что ты делал… Ушел ты тоже первым… Ты многое успел… То, что ты сделал, мы не забудем.
Узнал о происшедшем из выступления Браудера в Станфордской школе. Нет слов… Все-таки, честь – это единственное, что нельзя отнять у человека. Даже в России!