It was on Tuesday that Mariana Ovsyannikova protested against Russia's war in Ukraine - in the Russian state television channel Kanal 1. Now she gives in an interview with Reuters more details about what happened after the protest.
She told the news agency that she was afraid for her own safety but that she hoped that the protest would open the eyes of Russians to the country's propaganda.
"I absolutely do not feel like a hero, I just hoped that the sacrifice would not be unnecessary, and that people wake up to what is going on," Ovsyannikova told Reuters.
Thousands of Russians have been arrested since the war broke out to protest Russia's invasion.
Immediately after the coup on television, Mariana Ovsyannikova was also arrested and questioned for 14 hours about the background, she says.
- Nobody believed that it was my decision.
They had different theories, such as that it was a conflict at work or that I did it on behalf of the West.
They could not believe that I had so many objections to the government.
Calling Navalny a hero
According to the editor, she was aware of the possible legal consequences, but that she was willing to go to prison for what she believes in, she adds, however, that in such cases she hoped for the minimum sentence.
When asked if she now compares herself to the opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who has been sentenced to prison for his political stance, she answers:
- No, I do not compare myself with him.
He's a heroic person, not everyone would take that punishment for their beliefs.
Milder punishment than expected
Initially, it was reported that Ovsiannikova could be sentenced to a long prison term after the protest, but on Wednesday, a Russian court ruled that the fine was equivalent to SEK 2,700.
Although the punishment was lighter than expected, the editor sees his future in Russia as uncertain.
- My oldest son says that I ruined the life of our whole family.
He may not understand now, but I hope that in the future my children can see that the sacrifice was not for nothing.
In the clip above, you can hear a bit from the interview with Ovsyannikovas.