Mikhail Zygar

Zygar is a journalist and writer who was editor-in-chief of Dozhd, Russia's only independent news channel. His books include All the Kremlin’s Men (2015) and The Empire Must Die (2017). His new book is War and Punishment: Putin, Zelensky and the Path to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

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Alexei Navalny Is With Us Forever Now

Alexei Navalny taught Russians to believe in their future. Children will grow up learning about his story, writes Mikhail Zygar.

By Mikhail Zygar

Putin's Myths About Ukraine, Debunked

Vladimir Putin fed Tucker Carlson myths about Russian and Ukrainian history that are being taught to millions of Russian students.

By Mikhail Zygar

Putin's War Against My Marriage

The Kremlin is waging a campaign against LGBTQ rights in Russia, especially my public marriage, writes Mikhail Zygar.

By Mikhail Zygar

Putin Believes He's Destined to Make Russia Great Again. And He's Just Getting Started

The Russian President won a fourth term in office—but he has no intention of giving it up in 2024

By Mikhail Zygar
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