Marina Ovsyannikova

Marina Ovsyannikova is a former Russian state television journalist who gained international attention in 2022 when she protested against Russia's invasion of Ukraine during a live broadcast, holding up a sign that condemned the war. After facing legal repercussions and house arrest in Russia for her outspoken criticism of the government's actions, she managed to escape the country and has become a symbol of resistance against state censorship and propaganda.