Anna Politkovskaya

Anna Politkovskaya was a renowned Russian journalist and human rights activist known for her courageous reporting on the Second Chechen War and her critique of the Russian government, particularly under President Vladimir Putin. She worked for the newspaper Novaya Gazeta, where she highlighted human rights abuses, corruption, and the impact of war on civilians. Politkovskaya faced threats and harassment due to her work and was tragically assassinated in 2006. Her legacy endures as a symbol of journalistic integrity and the fight for freedom of expression in Russia and beyond.