Nina Kotrikadze

Nina Kotrikadze is a journalist known for her work with the independent Russian media outlet Doždj. She recently made headlines after being sentenced in absentia to eight years in prison by the Golovinsky District Court in Moscow for allegedly spreading false information. Kotrikadze has denied the charges against her, which were part of a broader crackdown on independent journalism in Russia. Alongside her, other journalists associated with Doždj, including Valeriya Ratnikova and editor-in-chief Tikhon Dzyadko, have also faced legal actions, highlighting the challenges faced by media professionals in the country amid increasing governmental restrictions.