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Mark Sirők (sometimes transliterated from Russian as Mark Siryk, or alternatively spelt Mark Sirök or Mark Sirõk; see also ő) is a human rights activist, anti-racism campaigner^{[citation needed]} and political activist of the pro-Putin movement Nashi, designated as Nashi "commissar" of Estonia.

Sirők was arrested by the Estonian police for participation in riots in Tallinn that left 150 people injured in April 2007.^[1] The Estonian Security Police alleged he was organizing the "guard" near the Bronze Soldier by sending SMS's offering a pay of 80 Estonian Kroons per hour.^[2] The source of the money was found to be a cash received from Russia.^[3]

State prosecutors accused Sirők of planning the Bronze Soldier riots in Tallinn with the support of the Kremlin since 2006.^[4] However, in January 2008 he was found innocent as he had been at home studying for his school exams.^[5]

Sirők suffers from hemophilia.^[6] His supporters were concerned that his arrest could have implications for his health.

His arrest was condemned by the International Federation of Human Rights^[7]

Although supportive of Vladimir Putin, Sirők has said he supports the constitution of Estonia and is not anti-Estonian, only anti-racist and anti-fascist, and has called for the protection of Estonian speakers' rights as well as Russian speakers.^[8]

References

^ USA Today
^ Kuimet, Peeter (2007-04-26). "Vene noori palgatakse Tõnismäele valvama". Postimees (in Estonian). ExpressMeedia. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
^ Berendson, Risto (2007-10-19). "Aprillirahutusi suunas raha ja nõuga Venemaa". Postimees (in Estonian). EkspressMeedia. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
^ Channel 4
^ Channel 4
^ Website of those opposed to the movement of the Bronze Soldier
^ FIDH
^ ekspress.ee

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-'''Mark Sirők''' (sometimes transliterated from Russian as '''Mark Siryk''', or alternatively spelt '''Mark Sirök''' or '''Mark Sirõk'''; see also [[ő]]) is a political activist of the pro-Putin movement [[Nashi]], designated as Nashi "commissar" of Estonia.
+'''Mark Sirők''' (sometimes transliterated from Russian as '''Mark Siryk''', or alternatively spelt '''Mark Sirök''' or '''Mark Sirõk'''; see also [[ő]]) is a human rights activist, anti-racism campaigner{{Fact|date=June 2009}} and political activist of the pro-Putin movement [[Nashi]], designated as Nashi "commissar" of Estonia.
 Sirők was arrested by the Estonian police for participation in riots in [[Tallinn]] that left 150 people injured in April 2007.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/travel/cruises/item.aspx?&type=photo&photo_id=029BaUi31wgDv&pn=12&tid=000000000 USA Today]</ref> The [[Kaitsepolitsei|Estonian Security Police]] alleged he was organizing the "guard" near the [[Bronze Soldier]] by sending [[SMS]]'s offering a pay of 80 [[Estonian Kroon]]s per hour.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.postimees.ee/310807/esileht/siseuudised/257263.php|title=Vene noori palgatakse Tõnismäele valvama|last=Kuimet|first=Peeter|date=2007-04-26|work=Postimees|publisher=ExpressMeedia|language=Estonian|accessdate=2009-06-04}}</ref> The source of the money was found to be a cash received from Russia.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.postimees.ee/191007/esileht/siseuudised/290327.php|title=Aprillirahutusi suunas raha ja nõuga Venemaa|last=Berendson|first=Risto|date=2007-10-19|work=Postimees|publisher=EkspressMeedia|language=Estonian|accessdate=2009-06-04}}</ref>
-State prosecutors accused Sirők of planning the [[Bronze Soldier]] riots in Tallinn with the support of the Kremlin since 2006.<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/estonia+accuses+russia+over+riots/935387 Channel 4] </ref>
+State prosecutors accused Sirők of planning the [[Bronze Soldier]] riots in Tallinn with the support of the Kremlin since 2006.<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/estonia+accuses+russia+over+riots/935387 Channel 4] </ref>  However, in January 2008 he was found innocent as he had been at home studying for his school exams.<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/estonia+accuses+russia+over+riots/935387 Channel 4] </ref>
+Sirők suffers from hemophilia.<ref>[http://bronze-soldier.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=262 Website of those opposed to the movement of the Bronze Soldier] </ref>  His supporters were concerned that his arrest could have implications for his health.
+His arrest was condemned by the [[International Federation of Human Rights]]<ref>[http://www.fidh.org/Estonia-must-investigate-human FIDH] </ref>
 Although supportive of [[Vladimir Putin]], Sirők has said he supports the [[constitution of Estonia]] and is not anti-Estonian, only anti-racist and anti-fascist, and has called for the protection of Estonian speakers' rights as well as Russian speakers.<ref>[http://paber.ekspress.ee/viewdoc/CB6B8795DD740079C225733700664730 ekspress.ee] </ref>
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 *[[Dmitri Linter]]
+*[[Discrimination of ethnic minorities in Estonia]]
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