Russian Literature Does Not Belong to the Russian State

Russian Literature Does Not Belong to the Russian State

The designation of “foreign agent” is used by the Russian government to label individuals and organizations that receive foreign support or are (more nebulously) deemed to be under “foreign influence.” Those so designated are subject to extensive reporting and labeling requirements, restrictions on employment, education, political participation, and public activities, and face significant legal, financial, and social penalties that often make it…