Yevgeniya Chirikova

Yevgeniya Chirikova in late 2011.

Yevgeniya Sergeyevna Chirikova (Russian: Евге́ния Серге́евна Чи́рикова: born 12 November 1976 in Moscow) is a Russian environmental activist, primarily known for opposing the building of a motorway through Khimki Forest near Moscow.[1] She has also played a prominent role in the 2011–2013 Russian protests following disputed parliamentary elections in Russia. Chirikova has also been credited with "stimulating nationwide interest in political reform".[2] She is currently based in Estonia.[3]

  1. ^ Ruvinsky, Vladimir (July 4, 2011). "From Russian activist to politician: Evgenia Chirikova". Telegraph. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  2. ^ "She dared to call Vladimir Putin a crook". Telegraph. Archived from the original on April 27, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  3. ^ "Russia's leading environmentalist flees to Estonia". The Guardian. Retrieved April 4, 2015.