Alexandra Garmazhapova

Alexandra Garmazhapova is an investigative journalist and political researcher who co-founded the Free Buryatia Foundation in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. She has played a critical role in documenting the impact of the war on Indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities in Russia, and has been an outspoken advocate for their rights. Garmazhapova's research has shed light on the ethnic disparities in casualties among Russian forces, making her a significant figure in the discourse surrounding the war and its effects on marginalized communities.