Anna Politkovskai︠a︡ Books

This author was a Russian journalist and human rights activist, recognized for her opposition to the Chechen conflict and her critical stance towards Russian President Putin. She gained prominence through her reporting from Chechnya, a region fraught with danger where many journalists and aid workers faced kidnapping or death. Despite facing severe risks, including arrest and a mock execution by Russian forces, and surviving an assassination attempt, she persevered in her journalistic work. Her books explored the Chechen wars and the political landscape of Putin's Russia, earning her numerous prestigious international accolades.