Boris Akunin
Boris Akunin is a Russian author and scholar known for his detective novels featuring the character Erast Fandorin, which combine historical fiction with intricate plots and cultural commentary.
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Akunin is noted for his sharp criticism of Putin and his regime.
die Kultur der Lüge in Putins Russland
Switzerland· 2026-01-22
Writer Boris Akunin received another year in prison in absentia.
Писателят Борис Акунин получи задочно още една година затвор
Bulgaria· 2025-12-04Boris Akunin was sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating the activities of a foreign agent.
Бориса Акунина приговорили к 15 годам по совокупности сроков — РБК
Russia· 2025-12-03
Boris Akunin, an exiled Russian writer, warned against the creeping suppression that he believes threatens even the West.
„Wiederholt nicht unsere Fehler“, alarmiert der exilierte russische Schriftsteller Akunin
Luxembourg· 2025-09-24
Boris Akunin is a writer and literary scholar whose works have been controversial in recent times.
Власти ответили на сообщения о запрете хранить книги Акунина в общежитиях — РБКRussia· 2025-07-31
Boris Akunin, a Russian-British writer of Georgian descent, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for public justification of terrorism.
Index - Kultúr - Megírta a Putyin halála utáni orosz jövőt, 14 év börtönre ítélték
Hungary· 2025-07-27
Boris Akunin, a prominent critic of Putin's regime, was sentenced to 14 years in prison by a military court in Moscow for alleged terrorism-related charges.
"אני לא חושש שיעלימו אותי
Israel· 2025-07-26
Boris Akunin, a prominent Russian writer, was sentenced to 14 years in absentia for justifying terrorism.
Vladimir Putin acrecienta la persecución contra los escritores rusos e intensifica la censura del régimen | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-07-16
Boris Akunin, a writer, has been sentenced in absentia to 14 years in a penal colony and is wanted internationally.
Защита Акунина обжаловала приговор — РБКRussia· 2025-07-16
Boris Akunin has been sentenced to many years in prison for his views on the coronavirus.
Коментари - Свят | Русия осъди писателя Борис Акунин на дълги години затворBulgaria· 2025-07-14Boris Akunin was sentenced to 14 years in prison for promoting terrorism and evading foreign agent duties.
Rusijoje rašytojas Borisas Akuninas už akių nuteistas 14 metų kalėjimo | Kultūra
Lithuania· 2025-07-14
Boris Akunin was sentenced in absentia to 14 years in prison by a Moscow court for supporting terrorist activities.
Scriitorul Boris Akunin, condamnat în contumacie la 14 ani de închisoare de Tribunalul din Moscova – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-07-14
Boris Akunin has been sentenced to 14 years in absentia for allegedly calling for violent change of power in Russia.
Российский суд заочно дал 14 лет колонии писателю Акунину
Belarus· 2025-07-14Boris Akunin is accused of aiding terrorist activities and has been sentenced to 18 years in absentia.
Обвинение заочно запросило для Акунина 18 лет лишения свободы — РБКRussia· 2025-07-14Boris Akunin has also been recognized as a foreign agent by the Ministry of Justice and is mentioned in relation to the suspension of his books.
СК возбудил уголовное дело против Дмитрия Быкова — РБКRussia· 2025-04-30
Boris Akunin's novels are filled with mystery and clever scheming.
Malairt leagain – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-31
Boris Akunin is facing criminal charges for failing to comply with foreign agent labeling requirements.
Прокуратура потребовала возбудить новое дело против Бориса Акунина — РБКRussia· 2025-03-18
Boris Akunin is facing a new criminal case initiated by the Moscow Prosecutor's Office for evading responsibilities related to foreign agent legislation.
Прокуратура потребовала возбудить новое дело против Бориса Акунина — РБКRussia· 2025-03-18
Boris Akunin is mentioned as a notable contemporary Russian writer.
Die unfassbare Widerstandskraft der DichterSwitzerland· 2025-02-23
