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    Russia Opens Criminal Case Against Elderly Father of Former Navalny Ally, Tass Reports

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    Posted on April 3, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    Russia has initiated a criminal case against Mikhail Volkov, father of a former Navalny aide, for allegedly transferring funds to a banned organization.

    Russia Launches Criminal Case Against Navalny Ally's Father

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has opened a criminal case against the 69-year-old father of Leonid Volkov, a former aide to late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, state news agency TASS reported on Thursday.

    TASS quoted a security source as saying that Mikhail Volkov, a renowned mathematics professor, was suspected of transferring money to Navalny's Anti-Corruption Fund, which is banned in Russia as a foreign agent and an extremist organisation.

    (Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Russia opens a criminal case against Mikhail Volkov.
    • •Volkov is the father of a former Navalny aide.
    • •He is accused of funding a banned organization.
    • •The Anti-Corruption Fund is labeled extremist in Russia.
    • •The case highlights ongoing tensions with opposition figures.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Russia opens criminal case against elderly father of former Navalny ally, TASS reports

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses a criminal case against Mikhail Volkov, father of a former Navalny aide, for allegedly funding a banned organization in Russia.

    2Who is Mikhail Volkov?

    Mikhail Volkov is a 69-year-old mathematics professor and the father of Leonid Volkov, a former aide to Alexei Navalny.

    3Why is the Anti-Corruption Fund banned?

    The Anti-Corruption Fund is banned in Russia as it is considered a foreign agent and an extremist organization.

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