Lilia Ayratovna Chanysheva is a Russian auditor, opposition politician and former leading associate of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
12 Facts About Lilia Chanysheva
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On 1 August 2024, Lilia Chanysheva was released as one of 26 total prisoners swapped in the 2024 Ankara prisoner exchange, being a part of the largest prisoner exchange in post-Cold War history.
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Lilia Chanysheva is a graduate of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, one of the leading financial universities in Russia.
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Lilia Chanysheva worked at international accounting firms PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte in Moscow.
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At the meeting, Lilia Chanysheva accused present officials of lying and unreasonable spending of budget funds.
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Lilia Chanysheva was a vocal public critic of Radiy Khabirov, head of the Republic of Bashkortostan, exposing in her articles his luxurious lifestyle and the wealth of his wife.
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Lilia Chanysheva was the unofficial leader of protests against a limestone mining project at Kushtau mountain, she was detained many times when participating in manifestations and demonstrations.
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In early 2021, when Navalny's Foundation for Fighting Corruption was declared an "extremist organization", Lilia Chanysheva announced leaving politics to concentrate on her family.
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In November 2021, Lilia Chanysheva was arrested amid a wider crackdown on Navalny's political network.
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In May 2024, Lilia Chanysheva wrote an open letter to Vladimir Putin, asking to be pardoned.
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On 1 August 2024, Lilia Chanysheva was released as one of 26 total prisoners swapped in the 2024 Ankara prisoner exchange, being a part of the largest prisoner exchange in post-Cold War history.
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In December 2024, Lilia Chanysheva was included on the BBC's 100 Women list.