# Artist Who Defied Dictators Killed in Poland

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-06-18T18:14:19+00:00
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A fearless Russian dissident artist, Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead at 44 in Poland while walking his dog—just days after staging a defiant protest against Russian authoritarianism. Known for his psychedelic, biting “skreprealism” art mocking Putin, Kadyrov, and other dictators, Skrepetsky fled Russia after 2020 crackdowns, eventually bringing his family to Poland where he continued his activism. His vibrant, controversial work confronted decaying regimes and even Russian opposition figures, blending absurdity with sharp critique. His death is a devastating loss to dissident art—and a chilling reminder of the price paid for speaking truth to power. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/57bc4d304af531a8

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