Grigory Chkhartishvili
Grigory Chkhartishvili, better known by his pen name Boris Akunin, is a prominent Russian author, historian, and literary critic, renowned for his detective novels featuring the character Erast Fandorin. Since leaving Russia in 2014, he has been an outspoken critic of the Russian government, particularly regarding its actions in Ukraine, leading to his designation as a foreign agent and subsequent legal troubles.
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Grigory Chkhartishvili is the real name of Boris Akunin, who has been recognized as a foreign agent.
Бориса Акунина приговорили к 15 годам по совокупности сроков — РБК
Russia· 2025-12-03
Grigory Chkhartishvili is the real name of Boris Akunin, who has been found guilty of justifying terrorism.
Защита Акунина обжаловала приговор — РБКRussia· 2025-07-16
Grigory Chkhartishvili is the real name of Boris Akunin, who has been recognized as a foreign agent by the Russian Ministry of Justice.
Прокуратура потребовала возбудить новое дело против Бориса Акунина — РБКRussia· 2025-03-18
Grigory Chkhartishvili is the real name of Boris Akunin, who has been recognized as a foreign agent by the Russian Ministry of Justice.
Прокуратура потребовала возбудить новое дело против Бориса Акунина — РБКRussia· 2025-03-18