Published on 2 December 2024
 
THIRD SECTION
 
Application no. 3292/24
Andrey Vyacheslavovich ZAKHAROV against Russia
and 32 other applications
(see table appended)
PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
Following a preliminary examination of the admissibility of the applications on 7 November 2024, the Court decided, under Rule 54 § 2 (b) of the Rules of Court, that notice of the applications should be given to the Government of Russia.
In the applications marked by an asterisk, other complaints were raised. This part of the applications has been struck out of the Court’s list of cases or declared inadmissible by the Court, sitting in a single-judge formation, assisted by a rapporteur as provided for in Article 24 § 2 of the Convention.
In the enclosed table, whenever an applicant is referred to using initials, this indicates that the Court has authorised anonymity for that person, whose identity will not be disclosed to the public (Rule 47 § 4).
For further information on the procedure following communication of an application brought against Russia, subject of well-established case law of the Court, please refer to the Court’s website.
SUBJECT MATTER
The applications concern complaints raised under Article 10 of the Convention relating to various restrictions on the right to freedom of expression which are the subject of well-established case law of the Court (see the appendix for relevant case-law authorities).
 
APPENDIX – STATEMENT OF FACTS
List of applications raising complaints under Article 10 § 1 of the Convention and associated complaints
No.
Application no.
Date of introduction
Applicant’s name
Year of birth / registration
 
Representative’s name and location
Summary of facts
Final decision
Date
Name of the court
Legal issues
Relevant case-law
Other complaints under well‑established case-law
   3292/24
24/01/2024
Andrey Vyacheslavovich ZAKHAROV
1983
 
 
 
The applicant is an investigative journalist. On 08/10/2021, the Ministry of Justice designated the applicant as a “foreign agent”. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
25/09/2023 (received on 28/09/2023), Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
 
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere
   3715/24
26/01/2024
Yekaterina Yevgenyevna LUSHNIKOVA
1969
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a journalist who has been a freelance correspondent for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in the Kirov region since 2004 and a correspondent for Idel.Realii. On 22/04/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated her as a “foreign agent” media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
19/12/2023, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 
   4078/24
30/01/2024
Anna
Lvovna
GOLUBEVA
1970
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a psychologist who organises seminars, trainings, and events for the LGBTQ community and professionals, as well as conferences and family equality festivals. On 01/04/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated her as a “foreign agent” media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
21/12/2023, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 
   7769/24
27/02/2024
Yevgeniy Nikolayevich PONASENKOV
1982
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian publicist, historian and video blogger. Since 2016, he has been a columnist for Millionaire.ru and runs a YouTube channel where he shares TV appearances and livestreams on current global events. On 01/04/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a “foreign agent” media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
09/01/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
   7777/24
27/02/2024
Alla
Mikhaylovna KONSTANTINOVA
1988
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a correspondent for the online publication Mediazona (which was designated as a “foreign agent” media outlet on 29/09/2021). On 01/04/2022, the Ministry of Justice included her in the register of “foreign agent” media professionals. The applicant’s appeal to the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation was unsuccessful.
21/12/2023, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 
   9691/24*
28/03/2024
Vladimir Vladimirovich VORONOV
1963
 
Tumas Arsenovich Misakyan
Moscow
The applicant is a Russian journalist who previously worked for many independent media outlets, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Novaya Gazeta and the online publication "Top Secret". On 22/04/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a "foreign agent" media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
 
30/11/2023 (sent on 04/12/2023), Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere
   9692/24*
28/03/2024
Natalya Vladimirovna BARANOVA
1993
 
Tumas Arsenovich Misakyan
Moscow
The applicant is a Russian journalist and media manager. On 06/05/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated her as a "foreign agent" media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
29/11/2023, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
 
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere
   10848/24
26/03/2024
Leonid
Mikhaylovich VOLKOV
1980
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a public figure and former chairman of the Anti-Corruption Foundation. He served as the head of Alexei Navalny’s campaign for the 2018 Russian Presidential elections and later led Navalny’s regional campaign offices. On 22/04/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a “foreign agent” individual. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
 
30/11/2023, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
   10852/24
24/03/2024
Polina
Vladimirovna KOSTYLEVA
1977
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a coordinator for the independent election monitor Golos in St Petersburg. On 29/09/2021, the Ministry of Justice designated her as a “foreign agent” media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
 
02/02/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 11464/24
04/04/2024
MOSCOW COMMUNITY CENTER FOR LGBT+ INITIATIVES
2015
 
Tatyana
Viktorovna VINNICHENKO
1973
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicants are an unregistered public association, the Moscow Community Centre for LGBT+ Initiatives (MCC), a human rights LGBT+ organisation, and its director. On 11/02/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated the MCC as an unregistered public association performing the functions of a "foreign agent". The applicants’ challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
15/12/2023, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 11746/24*
11/04/2024
Leonid
Yakovlevich GOZMAN
1950
 
Tumas Arsenovich Misakyan
Moscow
The applicant is a Russian public figure, political activist and writer. On 06/05/2022 the Ministry of Justice designated him as a "foreign agent" media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
13/12/2023, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
 
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere
 13293/24
02/05/2024
Ivan
Mikhaylovich BELYAYEV
1986
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a journalist and has been a contributor to the Russian service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) since 2013 (designated as a “foreign agent” media outlet on 05/12/2017). He has also been the social media editor for Radio Liberty since August 2015. On 30/12/2021, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a “foreign agent” media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
 
12/02/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 14670/24*
03/05/2024
Yelena
Viktorovna SHUKAYEVA
1968
 
Tumas Arsenovich Misakyan
Moscow
The applicant is a Russian journalist who collaborates with several independent media outlets. On 09/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated her as a "foreign agent" media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
09/01/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere
 14743/24*
16/05/2024
Irina
Vladimirovna MALKOVA
1982
 
Tumas Arsenovich Misakyan
Moscow
The applicant is a Russian journalist and media manager. Since 2017, she has been the editor-in-chief of the online media outlet The Bell, designated as a "foreign agent" media since 09/12/2022. On 01/04/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated her as a "foreign agent" media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
29/01/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere
 15830/24*
03/06/2024
Andrey
Viktorovich FILIMONOV
1969
 
Tumas Arsenovich Misakyan
Moscow
The applicant is a Russian writer, author of several novels, and recipient of literary awards. Since 2015, he has worked as a freelance journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, writing articles on historical and current affairs. On 08/04/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a "foreign agent" media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
 
19/02/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere
 17789/24
06/06/2024
Aleksey Vladimirovich SEMENOV
1967
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian journalist for Sever.Realii. On 15/04/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a “foreign agent” media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
12/02/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 
 17937/24*
11/06/2024
Andrey
Vadimovich MAKAREVICH
1953
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian rock musician, singer, composer, television host, and the long-standing frontman of the rock band Mashina Vremeni. On 02/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a “foreign agent” individual. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
23/04/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 18964/24*
28/06/2024
Valeriy
Dmitriyevich SOLOVEY
1960
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian historian, political analyst and publicist. On 09/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a “foreign agent”. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
15/04/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 19002/24
28/06/2024
Fedor
Gennadyevich KRASHENINNIKOV
1976
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian political analyst, publicist, and author of the book Cloud Democracy. On 02/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a “foreign agent” individual. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
12/04/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 22129/24*
10/07/2024
Yelena
Sergeyevna VLADYKINA
1995
 
Tumas Arsenovich Misakyan
Moscow
The applicant is a Russian journalist with over 10 years of experience working in various media outlets, including as a correspondent for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Russian Service in St Petersburg and for the publication "Sever.Realii". On 30/12/2021, the Ministry of Justice designated her as a "foreign agent" media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
 
11/03/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere
 22133/24*
19/07/2024
Maksim Aleksandrovich GALKIN
1976
 
Tumas Arsenovich Misakyan
Moscow
The applicant is a well-known Russian entertainer and TV presenter with over 9 million Instagram followers. After criticising Russia’s actions in Ukraine in February 2022, he left the country and continued to express anti-war views. On 16/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a "foreign agent" individual. The appeal against the designation was unsuccessful.
 
16/09/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere
 22484/24*
19/07/2024
Andrey
Andreyevich AFANASYEV
1993
 
Tumas Arsenovich Misakyan
Moscow
The applicant is a Russian journalist who collaborates with media outlets such as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and SOTA. On 09/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a "foreign agent" media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
 
28/05/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere
 22488/24*
19/07/2024
Mikhail Vladimirovich SOKOLOV
1962
 
Tumas Arsenovich Misakyan
Moscow
The applicant is a Russian journalist who worked as a presenter on radio station Echo of Moscow until March 2022. He has also worked as a journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. On 03/06/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a "foreign agent" media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
 
10/04/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere
 22493/24*
17/07/2024
Mikhail
Grigoryevich
SHATS
1965
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian public figure, member of the Public Council of the Russian Jewish Congress, television host and stand-up comedian. On 02/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a “foreign agent” media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
10/06/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 24443/24*
02/08/2024
Yevgeniya
Markovna
ALBATS
1958
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian journalist and editor‑in‑chief of the media outlet "The New Times". On 29/07/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated her as a "foreign agent" media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
14/06/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 24650/24
10/08/2024
OOO MEMO
2007
 
Vyacheslav Ivanovich Pupykin
Talovaya
On 16/03/2022, access to the website of the online media Kavkazskiy Uzel, of which the applicant company was the publisher, was blocked. On 19/04/2022, the telecommunications regulator upheld the blocking measure, claiming that the media had published untrue information about Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. A judicial appeal was unsuccessful.
15/04/2024, Supreme Court of Russia
Wholesale blocking measures affecting entire websites are disproportionate
Vladimir Kharitonov v. Russia, no. 10795/14, §§ 33-47, 23 June 2020, Engels v. Russia, no. 61919/16, §§ 24-35, 23 June 2020 (lack of foreseeability and safeguards in the domestic law against excessive and arbitrary effects of website blocking measures)
 
 24653/24*
09/08/2024
Tatyana
Yuryevna LAZAREVA
1966
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian public figure, actress, and television host. On 22/07/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated her as a “foreign agent” media professional. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
15/07/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 24659/24*
09/08/2024
Yuliya
Leonidovna LATYNINA
1966
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian journalist, writer, television and radio host, and columnist. On 09/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated her as a “foreign agent” individual. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
27/04/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 26996/24*
10/09/2024
Dmitriy
Petrovich ALESHKOVSKIY
1985
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian journalist who founded the charitable foundation Nuzhna Pomoshch, which provides assistance to socially vulnerable citizens, and the online media outlet Takie Dela, which covers the activities of the foundation. On 29/07/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated the applicant as a “foreign agent”. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
24/06/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 26999/24*
10/09/2024
Tamara
Natanovna EYDELMAN
1958
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian historian, teacher, writer, translator, radio host and blogger. On 09/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated her as a "foreign agent" individual. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
21/08/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 28595/24
20/09/2024
Ivan
Yuryevich ZHDANOV
1988
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a public and political figure. He served as a lawyer for the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) from 2014 to 2018 and as its director from 2018 to 2021. In 2019, FBK was designated a “foreign agent” NGO. The applicant is also a member of the central council of the unregistered party “Russia of the Future.” On 02/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a “foreign agent” individual. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
05/09/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of
discrimination
 28597/24
20/09/2024
Boris
Dmitriyevich
ZIMIN
1968
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian entrepreneur, founder and chairman of the board of trustees of the Dmitry Zimin Dynasty Foundation, aimed at supporting and developing Russian education, fundamental science, and its popularisation (the foundation was designated as a “foreign agent” NGO in 2015 and ceased operations in 2020). He also founded the Sreda Media Support Foundation (which was also designated as a “foreign agent” NGO in 2015 and ceased operations in 2019). On 02/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated the applicant as a “foreign agent” individual. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
10/09/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination
 28598/24*
20/09/2024
Maykl
Sidney
NAKI
1993
 
Anna Yevgenyevna Bochilo
Barnaul
The applicant is a Russian blogger, streamer and journalist. On 09/09/2022, the Ministry of Justice designated him as a "foreign agent" individual. The applicant’s challenge to this designation was unsuccessful.
10/09/2024, Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Foreign-agent designation is arbitrary and not necessary in a democratic society
Ecodefence and Others v. Russia, nos. 9988/13 and 60 others, 14 June 2022 (unjustified designation as foreign agents and associated restrictions and sanctions)
Art. 8 (1) - interference with the right to reputation, and inability to forge and maintain relationship with others in the professional and social sphere,
 
Art. 14 - prohibition of discrimination