Ivan Shukshin

Election expert, GOLOS

Ivan Shukshin is a Russian political analyst and civil society activist dedicated to promoting democracy and human rights. He has extensive experience working with election observation initiatives, advocating for transparent and fair electoral processes in Russia. Shukshin is ex-member of the Council of the regional branch of Golos in Krasnodar region. His work focuses on exposing electoral fraud and mobilizing public engagement in defending voting rights. Despite the challenges of operating in a restrictive environment, Shukshin continues to be a vocal advocate for democratic reform, regularly contributing to policy discussions and civil society efforts aimed at strengthening electoral democracy in Russia. Shukshin uses IT instruments and mathematical skills to analyze electoral data and to find possible fraud.