Comedian Alexander Nезlobin Named Foreign Agent
Alexander Nезlobin, a Russian comedian who moved to the United States, was added to Russia's registry of foreign agents by the Ministry of Justice on August 28. The decision was based on allegations that he spread false information about Russian government decisions, opposed the special military operation in Ukraine, and participated in activities of foreign organizations deemed undesirable in Russia.
Consensus
- Alexander Nезlobin was added to the Russian registry of foreign agents on August 28.
- Nезlobin resides outside Russia.
- The Ministry of Justice of Russia stated that Nезlobin participated in creating and spreading messages from foreign agents or organizations deemed undesirable in Russia.
- Nезlobin is accused of spreading false information about decisions and policies of Russian state bodies.
- Nезlobin is accused of opposing the special military operation in Ukraine.
- The following were also added to the registry: Marina Bazyluk, Konstantin Gorozhanko, Alexey Mochalov, the project 'Byt ili', and the Telegram channel 'Knigizhar'.
Points of divergence
- Nезlobin stated on June 8 that he does not plan to return to Russia but might visit for a family visit. — vm
- Marina Bazyluk is described as a specialist on U.S. immigration and accused of helping collect money for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. — fontanka
- Marina Bazyluk is referred to as Marina Sokolovskaya. — tg_radiosvoboda
Coverage (4 sources)
- Comedian Alexander Nezlobin who moved to the USA was recognized as a foreign agent — РИАМО
- Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation declared today so-called foreign agents: — Радио Свобода
- Comedian Alexander Nezlobin recognized as foreign agent — Вечерняя Москва
- Aleksandr Nezelobin* recognized as foreign agent — Фонтанка
Key entities
- Alexandra Nezlobina
- Russia
- Ministry of Justice
- USA
- Ministry of Justice
- Comedy Club
- Apple
- RIA Novosti
- Pskov Oblast
- Konstantin Gorozhanko
- Alexey Mochalov
- Knigizhary
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