The content discusses a sequence of events surrounding a Moscow radio outlet and several public figures connected to it. It notes that a legal entity connected to the former editor of Echo of Moscow, identified as a foreign agent in Russia, received formal status after its creation as a limited liability company named Foreign Agent AAV.
In early March 2022, Ekho Moskvy stopped broadcasting following assertions by the Prosecutor General that the station’s website published false information about Russian military actions in Ukraine and material encouraging extremist activity. A short time later, the station announced its liquidation, and its corporate social media accounts were removed. Since then, the Ekho frequency has been used by Sputnik, a broadcaster owned by a state media group.
photographer-foreign agent
Dmitry Aleshkovsky is a photographer, journalist, and co-founder of a charitable foundation. He also leads a news outlet. He stepped down from his foundation role at the end of 2021, explaining that continuing to balance social aims with the foundation’s work would require constant assessment of how actions might affect beneficiaries.
Earlier in his career, he participated in humanitarian relief efforts during regional fires in the Nizhny Novgorod region and coordinated aid drives after natural disasters in Krymsk in 2012. Reports indicate substantial fundraising and logistical support mobilized through collaborations with journalists, including hundreds of tons of relief supplies.
In 2022, Aleshkovsky publicly criticized the conduct of Russian operations in Ukraine.
Granddaughter of a revolutionary, daughter of a scout
Evgenia Albats hosted a radio program and is involved in various public committees. She has held teaching positions at notable universities and has contributed to academic and policy discussions in political science and economics. She has held leadership roles in several publications and served in editorial capacities for journals focused on current events.
Albats has also served as editor-in-chief of a prominent magazine and has overseen internet-based publication platforms. When state authorities requested material removals related to events in Ukraine, certain sites faced blocking for content described as calls to participate in riots or extremist activities.
There were reports suggesting that Albats was not notified of a specific foreign agents register inclusion, with plans to challenge the decision through official channels.
Premium writer, Moscow teacher
Dmitry Bykov is a well-known writer, poet, publisher, critic, and educator who has contributed to the cultural and literary scene in Russia. He has earned major national awards for his books and has collaborated on noted projects with well-known performers.
Bykov has taught literature and the history of Soviet literature at leading institutions in Moscow and has given guest lectures at international universities. He has participated in public life, supporting or opposing various political movements and events, and has expressed views on military actions in Ukraine.