In memory of Filip Rusina, 38

December 19, 2022
by Ostrava Anarchist Federation

On Sunday, December 11, Filip Rusina, an anarchist and anti-fascist from Frýdek-Místek, passed away forever. Let us dedicate a short memorial to him.

Since his youth, Filip was active in the musical underground, and at the turn of the millennium, he played in several punk bands. However, punk was not only a way to spend his free time, Filip also perceived its political dimension. He was always a strict anti-fascist and despite many skirmishes with neo-Nazis, he never abandoned his unambiguous stance. Although he was often on the margins of society, as an anarchist he never forgot those who were equally, if not worse off socially. Even with minimal resources of his own, Filip was a long-time active participant in the Frýdek-Místek collective Food not Bombs, where he functioned mainly as a liaison between activists and people living on the streets. The work of the local FNB during the pandemic, when the state completely abandoned the poorest people, deserves great recognition.

When the Ostrava Anarchist Federation was founded, he was actively involved in its activities. He was actively involved in the issue of political squatting, but he did not forget to support political prisoners in the Phoenix case. In 2020, Filip joined the syndicalist union Workers' Initiative, where he could share his experience as a streetworker and in general working conditions in the social sphere. Gradually, however, Filip's long-term health problems caught up with him, and the December frosts at the end of this year proved fatal.

Philip was an example of a man who fought for his convictions to the very end. He didn't mince words, he said what he thought, he went against the tide.

Honor his memory.
No pasaran!

From Anarchistické Federace:

The memory of Filip was also dedicated by his friends from the local hc-punk subculture. On Tuesday, December 20, in honor of their just deceased friend, they organized a noisy party in the Art Club's rehearsal room in Frýdek-Místek. Bands from Frýdek and the surrounding area played at the event under the black and red flag: Aqva Silentia, D-Mentality, Unrest and Backfliping Dog. A slam recitation remembering Filip as a punk surrounded by friends was also a unique farewell: "No, we're not going to cry now. I will laugh, even Philip would laugh if he were standing here. So let's wipe the tears and throw mugs, shots and glasses at each other and remember our friends and brothers - some loudly, others quietly." There was also refreshments from Food not Bombs. Both those who knew Filip and those who were close to his musical taste and social attitudes were invited, or those who for which he has been preparing hot meals for the past six years as part of the local FNB collective. Entrance was free, with the provision that any proceeds from the voluntary entrance fee would go to Filip's children.

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