Veronika Nikulshina | |
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Born | 28 May 1997 |
Occupation(s) | Artist, Activist |
Veronika ‘’Nika’’ Nikulshina (born 28 May 1997[1]) is a Russian artist and activist known for being a member of Pussy Riot and being arrested while protesting on the field at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. She acted as a spokesperson for Pyotr Verzilov after his reported poisoning months later.[2] She has been subject to arrest by Russian authorities' numerous times, leading to her fleeing Russia to Georgia.