Prilepin

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Zakhar Prilepin is a Russian writer and military personnel who served in a volunteer battalion in the zone of special military operation (SVO). He was wounded in an attack in May 2023, leading to serious injuries and prompting a contract renewal in October 2025. His son, Ignat, also served in the same volunteer unit and completed his contract in May 2025. Prilepin has been involved in political activities, with reports suggesting he may join the 'Rodina' party, although he was unable to attend a party congress due to being stationed in the SVO zone. He received state recognition, including an…

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