Andrei Soldatov
Andrei Soldatov is a Russian investigative journalist and security services expert.
Along with co-author Irina Borogan, he has written extensively on Russia's intelligence agencies and internet policies.
Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan are known for their in-depth reporting on sensitive topics, often at great personal risk.
Their work has been praised for its thorough research and insider knowledge of Russian security apparatus.
Soldatov has been described by Edward Snowden as "the single most prominent critic of Russia's surveillance apparatus." The authors' ability to access and report on typically secretive Russian institutions has led some readers to question how they obtain such information without facing severe consequences.
