Blogger Larchek with tears in her eyes thanked Vladimir Putin for the pardon and her loved ones for their support.
Valeria Cheklina posted a video message for the first time in a long time on her Instagram page (belongs to meta, recognized as extremist and banned in the Russian Federation). With her are her four children, Emma and Luis Scicchiarini, an Argentinian dancer and choreographer with whom Larchek is in a relationship.
"Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, I never thought I would record a video for you with a personal message. And I want to thank you on behalf of my whole family, on my behalf, for your kindness, for giving me amnesty. And actually, it's not just a pardon. That means more to me. It means being able to live," she said.