Alexander Cherkasov

Board Member, Memorial Human Rights Defence Centre

Alexander Cherkasov is a prominent human rights defender and former chair of the Memorial Human Rights Center, one of Russia’s oldest and most respected human rights organizations. With over two decades of experience, Cherkasov has been instrumental in documenting abuses, particularly in conflict zones such as Chechnya and the North Caucasus. His work has focused on promoting accountability for war crimes, political repression, and defending the rights of marginalized groups in Russia.