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Marina Egorova, Wife of Opposition Figure Leonid Gozman, Leaves Russia for Israel

Her move follows a year under house arrest on a cultural-smuggling charge.

Overview

  • A Russian law-enforcement source told TASS that Egorova left for Israel, where Gozman resides.
  • Her lawyer, Mikhail Birukov, confirmed the relocation and declined to share details.
  • Gozman wrote that her exit was carried out completely legally and said they would not comment further.
  • Investigators opened the smuggling case on September 27, 2024; she was detained on October 3 and placed under house arrest by the Lefortovo District Court on October 4.
  • The case focuses on several dozen inherited melchior and silver tableware items seized near the RussiaEstonia border in 2023, which authorities say required a Culture Ministry export permit, and Egorova does not admit guilt.