Lyubov Sobol

Former George F. Kennan Scholar

Expert Bio

Lyubov Sobol is a Russian political and public figure. She consistently advocates for the democratization of Russia and opposes Putin's policies. She conducted journalistic investigations into corruption in Russia while serving as a lawyer for Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation. Currently, she leads anti-propaganda projects on YouTube, attracting hundreds of thousands of viewers. In 2023, Sobol was a Senior Fellow with the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA).

Wilson Center Project

“Exploring the Perspectives of Residents in Russia’s North Caucasian Republics on the Notion of Secession from the Russian Federation”