Two female activists who were born the same year and studied together now represent opposite ends of the political spectrum, reflecting Serbia’s deep divisions over EU membership and relations with Russia.

Milica Djurdjevic and Anita Mitic are two of the most high-profile young activists of their generation, but the 27-year-olds hold political beliefs that are poles apart.

Djurdjevic is fiercely pro-Russia while Mitic resolutely promotes EU values. They know each other, but perhaps unsurprisingly, they have not spoken for a couple of years.

Both are highly outspoken on some of the most important – and sensitive – issues facing Serbia today: Kosovo’s status as an independent country, Russian and Western influence over Belgrade, NATO and EU membership.

http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/rival-activists-embody-serbia-s-russia-west-split-03-15-2017