The director of OVD-Info has been designated a “foreign agent.”

This is how Polivanov himself commented on the news:

—Just half an hour ago I was terribly bored on the Vilnius–Riga bus, wondering how to pass the time. I’m currently on holiday and had even forgotten it was Friday today. And then dozens of messages from friends! Well, at least the journey isn’t boring now.

There’s nothing good about the status itself, but of course I’m not going to be too upset. Well, they’ve recognised it, so be it, it’s not the end of the world. Donate to OVD-Info if you can.

We have explained in detail how the “foreign agent” legislation actually works here.