Meet the talented liberal writers, journalists, and commentators who bring you fearless reporting and insightful analysis.
Senior Political Correspondent
Alexandra Volkov fled Moscow in 2022 after facing persecution for her critical coverage of the war. A former correspondent for independent Russian media, she now reports on Russian politics and the impact of authoritarianism from exile. She holds a degree in Political Science from Moscow State University.
Environmental Correspondent
Alexei Sidorov was an environmental journalist who investigated ecological disasters and climate cover-ups in Russia. After facing threats, he relocated to Oslo where he continues reporting on environmental issues, climate policy, and corporate responsibility in the extractive industries.
Economic Analyst
Dr. Anton Kuzmin is an economist who fled Russia after his research on economic sanctions and war costs was deemed "extremist." Now in Toronto, he analyzes the economic impact of authoritarianism, war economics, and the underground economy in post-Soviet states.
Healthcare Policy Editor
Dr. Dmitri Petrov is a physician and public health expert who left Russia after witnessing the suppression of COVID-19 data and healthcare system failures. Now in Vienna, he reports on public health policy, medical ethics, and the impact of war on healthcare systems across Eastern Europe.
Jewish Rights Correspondent
Dr. Sarah Goldstein is a Jewish civil rights advocate and journalist specializing in antisemitism, Jewish community affairs, and religious freedom. A former civil rights attorney with expertise in hate crime legislation, she now reports on Jewish rights issues, interfaith relations, and the fight against antisemitism across Europe and North America. She holds a JD from Georgetown University and a PhD in Jewish Studies.
Human Rights Reporter
Ekaterina Morozova is a human rights lawyer turned journalist who documented war crimes and political repression before fleeing St. Petersburg in early 2022. From her new home in Warsaw, she continues to investigate violations of civil liberties and the persecution of activists in Russia.
Investigative Reporter
Irina Kozlova is an investigative journalist who exposed corruption in Russian state enterprises before facing criminal charges and fleeing to Prague. Her investigations into kleptocracy, money laundering, and state capture have been recognized internationally.
Education Reporter
Maria Volkova was a education policy researcher and teacher who documented the militarization of Russian schools before fleeing to Finland. She now reports on education under authoritarianism, academic freedom, and the experiences of Russian families in exile.
Senior Political Editor
Mikhail Lebedev was a prominent political editor in Moscow until his publication was shut down in 2021. Now in London, he provides insider analysis of Kremlin politics, opposition movements, and the changing landscape of Russian society under increasing authoritarianism.
Cultural Correspondent
Natasha Belikova was a cultural critic and arts journalist in Moscow until censorship made her work impossible. From Paris, she covers the Russian cultural diaspora, artistic resistance, and how war and repression are transforming Russian literature, art, and intellectual life.
Social Justice Correspondent
Olga Romanova is a civil rights activist and journalist who worked with prisoners' rights organizations before leaving Russia. From Stockholm, she reports on prison reform, civil society under authoritarianism, and the experiences of political prisoners and their families.
Technology Policy Editor
Dr. Pavel Sokolov is a cybersecurity expert and former tech journalist who left Russia after facing pressure for exposing government surveillance programs. Now based in Berlin, he covers digital rights, internet freedom, and the use of technology in authoritarian regimes.
Media Freedom Correspondent
Dr. Sergei Voloshyn studied journalism at Moscow University before witnessing the systematic destruction of press freedom in Russia. Now researching from Amsterdam, he documents media repression, journalist persecution, and the fight for information freedom across post-Soviet states.
Senior Columnist
Valentina Smirnova is a veteran journalist and former editor-in-chief who spent 20 years in Russian media before being forced out for refusing to spread propaganda. From her new home in Dublin, she writes powerful columns about exile, identity, and the moral choices facing Russians today.
Foreign Policy Correspondent
Viktor Orlov served as a diplomatic correspondent in Moscow before seeking asylum in Brussels. His insider knowledge of Russian foreign policy apparatus provides crucial insights into Kremlin international strategy, hybrid warfare, and Russia's relationships with authoritarian regimes worldwide.
War Correspondent
Yana Fedorova is a war correspondent who covered conflicts in Chechnya and Ukraine before being forced to leave Russia. Her firsthand experience of war zones and refugees brings unique perspective to her reporting on the human cost of conflict and displacement.