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Anna Stepanovna Politkovskaya ( née Mazepa; [a] 30 August 1958 – 7 October 2006) was a Russian investigative journalist who reported on political and social events in Russia, in particular, the Second Chechen War (1999–2005). [1]
Anna Politkovskaja in 2005, one year before her murder. Spontaneous citizens' memorial at entrance to Anna Politkovskaya's Moscow apartment building, 7 October 2006. On 7 October 2006, Russian journalist, writer and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya was shot dead in the elevator of her apartment block in central Moscow.
Nov 14, 2023 · Anna Politkovskaya was one of Russia’s most acclaimed journalists and a vocal critic of the Kremlin. Her murder in 2006 sent shock waves not just through Russia but around the world ...
Oct 8, 2018 · Remembering Anna Politkovskaya, who was killed for telling the truth. By Svetlana Alexievich. October 8, 2018 at 7:42 p.m. EDT. Russian human rights activists attend a rally in honor of slain...
Nov 14, 2023 · A former Russian detective convicted for his role in orchestrating the 2006 assassination of investigative journalist Anna Polikovskaya has been pardoned by Russian President Vladimir Putin and...
Nov 14, 2023 · Sergei Khadzhikurbanov, a former Moscow police officer, was convicted of providing logistical support for the 2006 killing of the journalist. He was released after fighting in Ukraine, sparking outrage from her family and employer.
Oct 7, 2016 · Anna Politkovskaya was a leading voice in Russia, reporting on the Chechnya war.
