Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Nadezhda Azhgikhina is a journalist based in Moscow.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

Russia’s ‘Beloved’ President Russia’s ‘Beloved’ President

The Russian political class has come to love Trump wholeheartedly, and are happy to share this love with the whole country.

Jul 27, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Arkady Babchenko

Will an Independent Press Survive in Russia? Will an Independent Press Survive in Russia?

With journalists under attack in many forms, a new generation of truth-tellers is bringing fresh ideas to a troubled profession.

Jun 13, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Solidarity in Response to Rash of Sexual Harassment Accusations in Russia Shows That Times Are Changing—Slowly

Solidarity in Response to Rash of Sexual Harassment Accusations in Russia Shows That Times Are Changing—Slowly Solidarity in Response to Rash of Sexual Harassment Accusations in Russia Shows That Times Are Changing—Slowly

Many in the media are rallying behind the female journalists who have accused State Duma deputy Leonid Slutsky of sexual harassment.

May 2, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Event in Grozny in memory of those killed in the Zimnyaya Vishnya shopping mall fire in Kemerovo

‘Novaya Gazeta’ Continues to Be the Watchdog of Russian Democracy ‘Novaya Gazeta’ Continues to Be the Watchdog of Russian Democracy

It is a sail of hope for those who believe in the future of Russia, free of arbitrary rule, lies, and contempt for human beings.

Apr 10, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Man smokes in front of Putin billboard

In Russia, Everyone Is Tired of National Politics In Russia, Everyone Is Tired of National Politics

But at the local level, citizens can embark on a path to improvement and local dialogue.

Mar 14, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

International Womens Day Russia Protests

Why Are Russian Women Opposed to #MeToo? Why Are Russian Women Opposed to #MeToo?

Anti-feminist discourse is part of the state media’s anti-Western narrative—Russians need to resist it and stand up for their rights.

Feb 23, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

A supporter of presidential candidate Grigory Yavlinsky

Grigory Yavlinsky’s Program Gives Russian Society a Chance to Preserve Its Dignity Grigory Yavlinsky’s Program Gives Russian Society a Chance to Preserve Its Dignity

The leader of the opposition Yabloko Party is a candidate in the Russian presidential election.

Feb 2, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Russia Today

The Abyss Between Russian and US Media Just Got Wider The Abyss Between Russian and US Media Just Got Wider

Hasty decisions made on both sides of the Atlantic are causing irreparable damage to journalism as a whole.

Dec 22, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Anastasia Baburina

In Russia, Independent Media Voices Are Becoming Targets Again In Russia, Independent Media Voices Are Becoming Targets Again

More than 20 journalists have been killed in the last 15 years. Lack of information is the key reason for the culture of impunity.

Dec 1, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Ilya Yashin in Moscow

Opposition Candidates Win More Than 270 Seats in Moscow Municipal Elections Opposition Candidates Win More Than 270 Seats in Moscow Municipal Elections

The psychological effect of this small victory is great. It shows that acting in solidarity can have a real effect.

Sep 15, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

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