Yes, red square is supposed to symbolize part of the history of Russia. Students who find paying between 12 to 17% of their university education (taxpayer pays the rest) is just too burdensome:) are the ones using it. They want to keep paying the same amount no matter what, or even better pay nothing. They are claiming “in the red”, “unfairly burdened with debt” boo hoo. Trying to capture the support of the guillible, it seems by using the red square symbol. So insulting to the red square victims.
They are wrong about the whole thing anyway but what symbol do you suggest they use in order to not be accused of misleading the public on purpose? Being in the red should be symbolized by what image?