Coordinator of the "Golos" in the Perm region. Included into the register of media acting as 'foreign agents' in 2021 but excluded from it in October 2022.

The All-Russian public movement "Golos" was established in 2013 by Russian citizens who were active participants in the "GOLOS" association, which since 2000 has been actively involved in public observation of elections throughout the country and which was closed due to unprecedented pressure.
The Voter Rights Movement Golos is the leading association of Russian citizens for independent election observation. Golos trains observers, supports the work of the federal hotline and online services, provides legal assistance to voters, participates in improving the electoral system, and conducts long-term and short-term election observation.

Name
Vitaly Kovin
Field of activity
Protection of electoral rights

Recognitions

Status
Foreign agent (individual media)
Year of recognition
2021
Inclusion date
29.09.2021
Reason for recognition
The Ministry of Justice considered three transfers allegedly made by citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan to Kovin's account as foreign funding. Kovin states that he did not receive this money. Work in the public movement for the protection of voters' rights "Golos" was considered as political activity, as well as a comment to Idel.Realii web portal and republications of materials of Current Time TV channel in social networks. In 2013, "Golos" was included in the register of non-profit organizations as foreign agents. On 18.08.2021, the Ministry of Justice included "Golos" in the register of "unregistered associations performing the function of a foreign agent". "Golos" became the first in the register. Both Idel.Realii and Current Time have been deemed 'foreign agent' media.
Registry status
Excluded from registry (05.10.2022)
Status
Foreign agent (individual)
Year of recognition
2022
Inclusion date
25.11.2022
Reason for recognition
Engaging in political activity, Ukraine being the source of funding.

Chronology

  1. Addition to the list: Foreign agent (individual media)
  2. Exclusion from the list: Foreign agent (individual media)
  3. Addition to the list: Foreign agent (individual)
Election Rights Protection