Great-Granddaughter of Soviet Leader Nikita Khrushchev Branded ‘Foreign Agent’

Nina Khrushcheva is a Russian-American academic and author who has lived in the United States since 1991.

13 Mar, 15:56 — 13 Mar, 16:06

Why this matters

The 'foreign agent' designation in Russia is often applied to individuals and organizations critical of the government, imposing burdensome reporting requirements and carrying a strong stigma. This designation for a prominent academic and relative of a historical Soviet leader highlights the expanding scope of this law.

Key entitiesNina Khrushcheva Nikita Khrushchev Russian Justice Ministry

The Story

What 8 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Nina Khrushcheva, great-granddaughter of Nikita Khrushchev, has been designated a 'foreign agent'
The designation was made by the Russian Justice Ministry
Nina Khrushcheva is a scholar and professor of international affairs

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Nina Khrushcheva is a Russian-American academic and author

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Nina Khrushcheva is a professor of international affairs at The New School in New York City

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The designation was published on Friday

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Coverage gaps

Nina Khrushcheva has lived in the United States since 1991

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The Story

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Geographic diversity— 5 regions21/34

Greece2Romania2Russia2Bulgaria1US1

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual153d ago