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Boris Nadezhdin Leaves Russia After Being Labeled Foreign Agent
Boris Nadezhdin is a Russian politician who says he is no longer in Russia.
He was put on a list that says he is a foreign agent, which stops him from running for office.
He was also fined for showing symbols on social media.
He says the charges are ridiculous.
Russia has been very strict with people who speak out against the war in Ukraine.
Nadezhdin was trying to run for president in 2024 but was stopped by the Election Commission.
Now he is in Paris and will decide what to do next.
Russian anti‑war politician Boris Nadezhdin announced he has left Russia and is currently in Paris.
He was added to Russia’s "foreign agents" list on July 10, which barred him from running in the September parliamentary election.
Nadezhdin was fined for posting "extremist symbols" on social media and said the charges were "ridiculous".
The move follows a broader crackdown on dissent after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Nadezhdin, 63, had previously attempted a 2024 presidential bid but was disqualified by the Election Commission.
- Who
- Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti‑war politician
- What
- announced he has left Russia and was added to the foreign agents list, fined, and disqualified from the upcoming election
- Where
- Paris, France (Eiffel Tower) and Russia
- When
- August 3, 2024
- Why
- due to the Russian government’s crackdown on dissent following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine
Key facts
- Name
- Boris Nadezhdin
- Age
- 63
- Occupation
- Former liberal lawmaker, anti‑war politician
- Current Location
- Paris, France
- Designation
- Added to Russia’s "foreign agents" list on July 10, 2024
- Fine
- Small fine for extremist symbols on social media
- Election Status
- Disqualified from September parliamentary election
Quotes
Boris Nadezhdin
Russian anti‑war politician and former liberal lawmaker
“Hi everyone! I have some good news. I’m alive and free. Unfortunately, I’m not in Russia at the moment.”
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