A recent case filed with a Moscow court centers on Polina Ganeeva, a former producer who worked with Ilya Varlamov, a figure listed by Russia as a foreign agent. The lawsuit requests the return of wages and additional compensation related to pregnancy and dismissal during that period. The hearing date for the indictment has not been set, according to court announcements and news coverage.
The claim specifies several demands. Ganeeva seeks a formal recognition of her dismissal as unlawful. She also seeks payment for wages that were not fully received, compensation for unused vacation time, and benefits tied to pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare. The total amount asserted in the claim is 708,451 rubles.
Details from the filing indicate that Ganeeva served as a producer for Varlamov during 2020 and 2021. During that span, she coordinated multiple shoots for the blogger, contributing to a string of video projects. She maintains that she did not pursue other full-time employment, yet received compensation for the work she performed. The case raises questions about employment rights and the treatment of pregnant workers within media projects.
Sources close to the matter describe a sequence in which Varlamov reportedly offered limited compensation before dismissing Ganeeva. The dismissal allegedly occurred while she was pregnant or at a late stage of pregnancy, a time frame she argues affected her health and the process of delivery. The dispute touches on protections for expectant mothers and the obligations of employers in the media industry when pregnancy intersects with ongoing contracts and project work.
In a related development, the Ministry of Justice in Russia announced that Ilya Varlamov and a prominent rights advocate were added to the foreign agents register. The inclusion of the blogger and the lawyer highlights ongoing discussions about the status and regulation of individuals and organizations labeled as foreign agents inside the country. This context may influence public perception and legal strategies in related cases.