Former host of 'Channel One' Zhanna Agalakova, according to the Ministry of Justice, spread 'false information' about the Russian authorities, interacted with 'foreign agents' and foreign media, and opposed the war in Ukraine. Blogger Rustem Adagamov, in addition to similar accusations, was included in the registry for 'creating a negative image of the Russian Armed Forces'. Journalist Ilya Azar, among other things, collaborated with 'undesirable' organizations.
Comedian Anton Lirnik was included in the 'foreign agents' registry for spreading 'false information' about Russian authorities, anti-war statements, and interaction with 'foreign agents'. Writer Elizaveta Alexandrova-Zorina, in addition to anti-war statements and 'false information', participated in the creation and distribution of 'foreign agents' materials.
A separate argument for inclusion in the registry of all 'foreign agents' this Friday was living outside Russia.
The unified registry of 'foreign agents' has been maintained since December 1, 2022, currently containing 945 entries. 'Foreign agents' are required to publish texts and messages with a notification that they are made by a 'foreign agent'. Fines are imposed for evading the obligations of a 'foreign agent', and repeated violations of the law result in criminal liability. By the end of 2024, 170 people received two fines under the administrative article for violating the order of activity of a 'foreign agent'.
The State Duma adopted a law prohibiting the placement of advertisements with 'foreign agents', and 'foreign agents' themselves were banned from participating in elections. Also, all income of 'foreign agents' in Russia, including the sale and rental of real estate, will be deposited into a special ruble account, which can only be accessed after the 'foreign agent' status is removed.