Farida Rustamova

Farida Rustamova is a journalist known for her insightful reporting on Russian politics and societal issues. Based in exile, she has been vocal about the challenges faced by dissenting voices in Russia, particularly during the ongoing conflict and political repression. Recently, she reported on the Kremlin's plans to introduce war veterans into the Russian parliament, suggesting a significant shift in the political landscape where veterans could occupy over a fifth of the seats in the State Duma, thereby increasing the influence of the ruling party, United Russia.