Co-Chair of the Human Rights Defense Center Memorial and Head of the Political Prisoners Support project. Longtime human rights advocate, specializing in political persecution cases in Russia.
Formerly a key organizer of pro-democracy movements and anti-war protests, including the 5th December Party and the Russian Opposition Coordination Council.
Previously worked as an election consultant and sociologist. Holds a law degree from Moscow State Law Academy and a sociology degree from Moscow State University.
