Vera Polozkova

Vera Polozkova is a prominent Russian poet and writer, known for her outspoken views and literary contributions. Born in 1989, she graduated from the Faculty of Journalism at Moscow State University. Her first poetry collection was published while she was still a university student, and she has since built a successful career, contributing to various magazines and performing at numerous literary festivals. Polozkova gained recognition for her innovative blend of poetry with music, collaborating with bands and releasing several albums. However, her criticism of the Russian government's military actions in Ukraine led her to leave the country in 2022. In 2023, she was placed on a list of terrorists and extremists by Rosfinmonitoring, following her comments regarding a high-profile assassination attempt, prompting an investigation into her statements for alleged justification of terrorism.