Yevgeniya Chirikova
Yevgeniya Chirikova | |
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Евгения Чирикова | |
 Chirikova in 2011 | |
| Born | 12 November 1976 |
| Education | Moscow Aviation Institute |
| Movement | Russian Opposition Coordination Council Free Russia Forum |
| Awards | Goldman Environmental Prize |
Yevgeniya Sergeyevna Chirikova (Russian: Евге́ния Серге́евна Чи́рикова: born 12 November 1976) is a Russian opposition figure, environmental activist, primarily known for opposing the building of a motorway through Khimki Forest near Moscow. She has also played a prominent role in the 2011–2013 Russian protests following disputed parliamentary elections in Russia. Chirikova has also been credited with "stimulating nationwide interest in political reform". She is currently based in Estonia.