Boris Nadzhdin Leaves Russia After Travel Ban Lifted
The travel ban quickly disappeared from 'Gosuslugi' - Boris Nadzhdin explained his departure from Russia. At the end of July, the Russian opposition figure flew to Astana with his wife, and after obtaining French visas, they arrived in Paris, Nadzhdin reported in Telegram.
Consensus
- Boris Nadzhdin and his wife flew to Astana in July 2024.
- Nadzhdin received a summons from the Investigative Committee on July 21, 2024.
- The travel ban on 'Gosuslugi' vanished on the evening of July 21, 2024.
- Nadzhdin and his wife departed for Astana on July 22, 2024.
- They obtained French visas in Astana.
- They arrived in Paris on August 3, 2024.
- Nadzhdin stated he chose emigration over potential imprisonment.
- He compared his decision to Lenin's exile and expressed hope to return to Russia in the future.
- Nadzhdin had previously declared candidacy for the Russian State Duma and was labeled a 'foreign agent'.
- Nadzhdin did not receive any warnings or advice from authorities before leaving.
Points of divergence
- Nadzhdin stated that he received a summons on July 21 and the travel ban disappeared the next day, allowing him to 'choose freedom'. — tg_dwglavnoe
- Nadzhdin specified that he was fined on July 17, lost electoral rights for one year, and filed an appeal against the travel ban on July 20. — tvrain
- Nadzhdin suggested that someone from his old contacts on 'Old Square' might have influenced the removal of the travel ban. — tg_dwglavnoe
- Nadzhdin said he received no warnings or advice from the Kremlin, security services, or intermediaries. — tvrain
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ban on departure quickly disappeared from Gosuslugi - Boris Nadezhdin explained his departure from Russia — DW Главное
- Boris Nadezhin told why he left Russia — Дождь