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Russian authorities designated the founder a 'foreign agent' in 2023

Police searched the editorial office earlier this year amid increasing pressure, though the newspaper managed to continue operating in a reduced form.

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Key facts

  • Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.
  • Police searched the editorial office earlier this year amid increasing pressure, though the newspaper managed to continue operating in a reduced form.
  • The publication has operated for thirty years as Russia's most prominent independent newspaper, featuring investigative journalism fiercely critical…

Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.

Police searched the editorial office earlier this year amid increasing pressure, though the newspaper managed to continue operating in a reduced form.

The publication has operated for thirty years as Russia's most prominent independent newspaper, featuring investigative journalism fiercely critical of those in power.

Novaya Gazeta is being evicted from its home of three decades following the closure of the prominent independent news outlet.

On its website announcing the closure, Novaya Gazeta launched a stinging attack on the Russian authorities.

On its website announcing the closure, Novaya Gazeta launched a stinging attack on the Russian authorities.

For thirty years this has been Russia's most prominent independent newspaper, featuring investigative journalism fiercely critical of those in power.

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