Elena Tregubova

This author gained renown for her incisive look into the backstage workings of the Russian political elite. Her work is characterized by sharp criticism that fearlessly uncovers informal conversations and hidden motives of the powerful. Through her journalistic career in prominent Russian media and her accreditation with the president, she captured the era's atmosphere, illustrating how the landscape of independent journalism began to shift with the advent of new leadership. Her writing serves as a courageous testament to complex political processes and human nature.