Osipova's parents were survivors of the Siege of Leningrad (at present - St.Petersburg, Russia), but the rest of her family died. Osipova is known for participation in public protests, with placards she has made herself. She has a distinctive artistic style, gentle and fluid but also bold and sometimes cartoon-like, often depicting the ghostly horrors inflicted by state violence.
On 2 March 2022, Osipova was amongst those arrested in St Petersburg for protesting against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Footage of her arrest was widely shared on social media. On 24 March 2022, she told the BBC's Russia Editor, Steve Rosenberg, that "after Russia attacked Ukraine, she was so shocked, she didn't eat for three days. Then, filled with anger, she'd taken to the streets to protest". (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60866283)
Elena Osipova on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yelena_Osipova_(Russian_activist)
08 April 2002 Milan City Council (Italy) appropriated Honorary citizenship to the St. Petersburg artist Elena Osipova, known for participating in rallies with her posters (https://bb-cntv.com/news/artist-elena-osipova-is-an-honorary-citizen-of-milan-paper-18597/)