Nikolai Rybakov launches a podcast about people who withstood the pressure of the system and refused to become cogs in its machine
Press Release, 12.11.2026

Episode Zero of the podcast A Person of Choice has been released. The podcast is about people who faced pressure from the state machine but did not break, did not submit and remained true to themselves. It is hosted by Yabloko Chairman Nikolai Rybakov.
We are starting with Episode Zero. In it, Nikolai Rybakov explains what the podcast is about and why he has launched it. You will learn what the main lie of conformism is, and hear about the seven criteria for choosing the podcast’s protagonists: people who were not intimidated by the system and remained true to their beliefs.
This podcast is about the experience of those who have overcome fear, and it is a bridge to those who are making their choice today. The podcast will be available on the following platforms:
Posted: November 13th, 2026 under Conferences and Seminars, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights.




