Grigori Yavlinski

Grigori Yavlinski is a Russian politician and economist who founded the Yabloko party in 1993, which became one of the first significant liberal opposition movements in post-Soviet Russia. Born on February 10, 1963, Yavlinski has been a staunch advocate for democracy, human rights, and economic reform. He gained prominence during the 1990s for his proposals for economic liberalization and political reform. Although his party has struggled to maintain relevance in the face of increasing governmental repression, Yavlinski remains a respected figure among liberal circles, and his ideas continue to influence the discourse on Russian politics.