Former OVD-Info director Aleksandr Polivanov has been declared a ‘foreign agent’

Here’s 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 on holiday right now and had even forgotten it was Friday. And then dozens of messages from friends! Well, at least I’m not bored on the journey anymore.

There’s nothing good about being given this status, but of course I’m not going to be particularly upset either. Well, they’ve declared it, and that’s that, nothing terrible. Support OVD-Info with a donation if you can.”

We have explained in detail exactly how ‘foreign agent’ legislation works here.