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Ivan Golunov

1983 - Today

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Ivan Valentinovich Golunov (Russian: Ива́н Валенти́нович Голуно́в; born 19 January 1983) is a Russian investigative journalist and anti-corruption reporter currently working for the independent outlet Meduza. He came to public attention in June 2019 when he was arrested and charged with a drug-related crime by the Moscow city police; he was later released after widespread public outcry, which alleged that the case was fabricated to silence Golunov's investigations into corruption. Golunov's arrest has attracted much attention from the Russian internet and social media community and has spurred criticism of abuse of power by the police. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Ivan Golunov is the 210th most popular journalist, the 3,706th most popular biography from Russia and the 14th most popular Russian Journalist.

Ivan Golunov is most famous for his investigative journalism exposing corruption and abuses of power in Russia. He gained international attention in 2019 when he was arrested on fabricated drug charges, leading to widespread protests and his eventual release.

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Among JOURNALISTS

Among journalists, Ivan Golunov ranks 210 out of 196. Before him are Clarissa Ward, Asma al-Ghul, Arzu Geybullayeva, Nareen Shammo, Jacob Appelbaum, and Katie Piper. After him are Nate Silver, Mariane Pearl, Arnab Goswami, Ezra Klein, Rémi Ochlik, and Hala Gorani.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1983, Ivan Golunov ranks 1,350. Before him are Zé Soares, Loral O'Hara, Betão, Hettienne Park, Katie Piper, and Yelena Polenova. After him are Gagan Narang, Corine Franco, Lyubov Shutova, Björn Kircheisen, Action Bronson, and Sarah Poewe.

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In Russia

Among people born in Russia, Ivan Golunov ranks 3,706 out of 3,761. Before him are Alyona Sidko (1979), Lisa Ryzih (1988), Semyon Antonov (1989), Mikhail Kolyada (1995), Aleksey Verbov (1982), and Andrei Vasilevskiy (1994). After him are Lyubov Shutova (1983), Aleksandr Tretyakov (1985), Aleksandr Bukharov (1985), Aleksey Mishin (1979), Mingiyan Semenov (1990), and Selim Yaşar (1990).

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Among JOURNALISTS In Russia

Among journalists born in Russia, Ivan Golunov ranks 14. Before him are Darya Dugina (1992), Olga Skabeyeva (1984), Zhanna Nemtsova (1984), Irina Slavina (1973), Ilya Varlamov (1984), and Cathy Young (1963).

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