Sergueï Parkhomenko

Sergueï Parkhomenko is a prominent Russian journalist and civic activist, known for founding the information magazine Itogi in 1996 in collaboration with the American weekly Newsweek. With a rich career in journalism, he has initiated several civic projects, including Dissernet, which exposes plagiarism in Russian academia, and Dernière adresse, which commemorates victims of Stalinism with plaques in various Russian cities. A close associate of the NGO Memorial, Parkhomenko has lived in exile since 2021, following the dissolution of the organization dedicated to human rights and preserving the memory of Soviet-era victims. Currently, he leads Redkollegia, a project funded by philanthropist Boris Zimin that honors independent Russian journalists for their work. Parkhomenko has been vocal in criticizing the militarization of the commemoration of World War II under Vladimir Putin, expressing concern over its use as a propaganda tool.