Ilya Yashin

Ilya Valeryevich Yashin is a Russian opposition politician who led the People's Freedom Party (PARNAS) from 2012 to 2016, and then its Moscow branch. He was also head of the Moscow municipal district of Krasnoselsky and former chairman of the Council of Deputies of the Krasnoselsky district from 2017 to 2021.
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Some of the key events about Ilya Yashin

  • 2005
    Joined the youth movement "Oborona" and became one of its leaders
  • 2008
    Elected to the federal political council of the "Solidarnost" movement
  • 2011
    Co-founded the "People's Freedom Party"
  • 2011
    Participated in unauthorized protests against alleged electoral fraud in Russia's parliamentary elections
  • 2012
    Elected to the Coordination Council of the Russian Opposition
  • 2012
    Organized and participated in numerous anti-government protests in Moscow
  • 2012
    Arrested multiple times during demonstrations against Vladimir Putin's return to presidency
  • 2013
    Ran for mayor of Moscow, finishing second with 27.24% of the vote
  • 2013
    Accused of organizing "mass riots" during protests on Bolotnaya Square in Moscow
  • 2014
    Elected as a municipal deputy in Moscow's Krasnoselsky district
  • 2014
    Placed under house arrest for allegedly violating terms of a suspended sentence
  • 2015
    Temporarily detained for participating in an unsanctioned rally in Moscow
  • 2017
    Released a report on alleged corruption in Chechnya
  • 2017
    Arrested and sentenced to 15 days in jail for organizing an unauthorized protest
  • 2019
    Detained for participating in a rally demanding fair elections in Moscow
  • 2020
    Launched the "Free Russia" project to support political prisoners
  • 2020
    Arrested and fined for violating self-isolation rules during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2021
    Arrested and sentenced to 15 days in jail for "disobeying police orders" during a protest
  • 2022
    Continued to speak out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine despite being under house arrest
  • 2022
    Sentenced to 8.5 years in prison on charges of spreading "false information" about the Russian military

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Russian Dissident's Unexpected Journey: From Siberian Cell to Freedom

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Society, Politics • August 29 2024, 07:17 PM  •  359 views
Russian Dissident Ilya Yashin Grapples with Exile After Prison Release

Russian Dissident Ilya Yashin Grapples with Exile After Prison Release

Ilya Yashin, freed in a prisoner swap, faces challenges as an exiled opposition figure. Despite preferring to remain in Russia, he now focuses on supporting political prisoners and educating Russians about the war in Ukraine.

Society, Politics • August 25 2024, 10:08 AM  •  1137 views
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Convicted Nemtsov Assassin Freed for Ukraine Combat, Sparks Outrage

A man jailed for Boris Nemtsov's murder has been released to fight in Ukraine, stirring controversy. This move is part of Russia's strategy to recruit prisoners for the ongoing conflict.

Society, Politics • August 10 2024, 09:54 AM  •  677 views
Freed Russian Dissident Yashin Vows to Continue Fight from Berlin

Freed Russian Dissident Yashin Vows to Continue Fight from Berlin

Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin, recently released in a prisoner swap, adapts to life in Germany while planning to continue his activism against the war in Ukraine and for political prisoners' freedom.

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Russian Dissidents Hint at Future Prisoner Swaps After Major Exchange

Recently freed Russian dissidents discuss potential future prisoner exchanges. Oleg Orlov, rights campaigner, speaks in Berlin about the recent swap and ongoing efforts to release more political prisoners from Russia.

Society, Politics • August 7 2024, 11:08 AM  •  692 views
Russian Dissidents Freed in Historic Prisoner Swap, Forced into Exile

Russian Dissidents Freed in Historic Prisoner Swap, Forced into Exile

A major prisoner exchange involving Russian opposition figures, U. S. and German citizens, and a Russian assassin has taken place. The complex deal highlights the plight of political prisoners in Russia.

Society, Politics • August 6 2024, 09:03 PM  •  673 views
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Historic 24-Person Prisoner Swap: Russia Releases U.S. Journalists and Dissidents

Historic 24-Person Prisoner Swap: Russia Releases U.S. Journalists and Dissidents

In a landmark exchange involving multiple nations, Russia has freed 16 individuals, including American journalists and political prisoners. The swap, the largest since the Cold War, doesn't signal improved relations with Moscow.

Society, Politics • August 1 2024, 08:54 PM  •  30037 views
Major US-Russia Prisoner Swap: 24 Individuals Exchanged in Diplomatic Breakthrough

Major US-Russia Prisoner Swap: 24 Individuals Exchanged in Diplomatic Breakthrough

A significant East-West prisoner exchange took place, involving 24 individuals from the US, Russia, Germany, and other countries. The swap included prominent figures and two children, marking a diplomatic milestone.

Society, Politics • August 1 2024, 04:41 PM  •  862 views