Ilya Yashin is a Russian opposition politician and public figure. Former head of the Krasnoselsky District Council in Moscow and a key leader of the Russian opposition.
- Author of Analytical Reports
Ilya Yashin is the author of several revealing reports that expose the Russian government and its associated structures. These include: "Putin. War" (2015) — covering Russia's role in the war in eastern Ukraine, "Kadyrov. The Threat to National Security" (2016) — detailing the influence of the Chechen leader on Russian politics, and "Criminal Russia Party" (2021) — exploring the links between the Russian state and organized crime.
- Organizer of Protests and Movements
Yashin was an active organizer and participant in major protests in modern Russia. These include the Bolotnaya Square protests (2011-2012), the March of Peace against the war in Ukraine (2014), and the protests for free elections to the Moscow City Duma (2019), during which Yashin advocated for the inclusion of independent candidates.
- Head of the Krasnoselsky District Council in Moscow
Since 2017, Ilya Yashin led the Krasnoselsky District Council in Moscow. In this role, he handled issues of local governance and represented the interests of the district's residents. In 2022, he was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for reporting on the crimes of the Russian army in Bucha. He was released as part of an international political prisoner exchange.