Marina Khankhalaeva

Marina Khankhalaeva is a leader of the Tusgaar Buryad Mongolia movement, which advocates for the independence of Buryatia, a republic within the Russian Federation. She has emerged as a significant figure in the growing nationalist sentiment among the Buryat people, particularly in response to the heavy casualties inflicted upon them during the war in Ukraine. Khankhalaeva's activism is rooted in the historical context of colonialism and seeks to unite various indigenous groups against the Kremlin's policies.