Oleg Orlov: Russian justice declares civil rights activist a “foreign agent”. The 70-year-old was added to the blacklist along with five other people.
The Russian leadership uses the term foreign agent to brand opposition members and critics. Anyone who is listed as a "foreign agent" in Russia must expect numerous disadvantages.. Non-governmental organizations complain that Russians are turning away for fear of being accused of collaborating with "foreign agents" Orlov has been an employee of the non-governmental organization Memorial.