# Closure of Novaya Gazeta in Russia > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/closure-of-novaya-gazeta-in-russia > Updated: 2026-11-06T13:30:00.000Z. Sources: 153. Developments: 5. The independent Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta has ceased its Russian operations after 33 years of reporting. The shutdown, effective November 9, 2026, follows intense pressure from Russian authorities and security services. In statements from the editorial staff, the team reported being forced to close due to an eviction from its Moscow headquarters and the deactivation of its reader donation system, which served as its primary legal income. The editorial board, in a statement titled “We were killed,” attributed the loss of funds to the deactivation of donation streams and banks blocking access, following a September 2026 government designation of the team as “foreign agents.” Staff members also expressed fear that the outlet could be designated an extremist organization, which would expose journalists and staff to criminal prosecution. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemned the closure as a “new harsh, devastating blow” to independent media in Russia. He called on authorities to cease obstructing the coverage of matters of public interest. Novaya Gazeta’s history includes covering the Chechen wars and the MH17 plane crash, as well as facing the murders of six journalists. While the Russian newsroom has closed, Novaya Gazeta Europe continues to operate from exile. ## Claims - Novaya Gazeta will cease its operations in Russia on November 9. (reported by 56 sources) - The Russian Ministry of Justice added Novaya Gazeta to the foreign agent registry in September. (reported by 45 sources) - Novaya Gazeta will cease operations on November 9, 2026. (reported by 4 sources) - The Russian government designated the publication’s editorial team as foreign agents in September 2026. (reported by 4 sources) - The editorial team claims Russian authorities and intelligence services forced the closure. (reported by 56 sources) - Novaya Gazeta was founded in 1993. (reported by 42 sources) - Former editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021. (reported by 41 sources) - The newspaper is being forced to vacate its office in central Moscow. (reported by 24 sources) - The publication's donation system was deactivated. (reported by 22 sources) - A museum dedicated to journalist Anna Politkovskaya will close along with the newsroom. (reported by 12 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-06: Novaya Gazeta ceases operations after 33 years in Russia Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta has shut down after 33 years due to state pressure, loss of office space, and the freezing of reader donations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novaya-gazeta-ceases-operations-after-33-years-in-russia ### 2026-11-03: Novaya Gazeta to cease operations in Russia Moscow’s long-standing independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, will close on 9 November following eviction notices and the loss of operational resources. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novaya-gazeta-to-cease-operations-in-russia-1 ### 2026-11-01: Novaya Gazeta to close after 30 years of operation Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta will close on November 9, 2026, following state pressure and a “foreign agent” designation. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novaya-gazeta-to-cease-operations-after-30-years ### 2026-10-30: UN condemns closure of Novaya Gazeta in Russia The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called the closure of Russia's independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta a “devastating blow” to media freedom. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-condemns-closure-of-novaya-gazeta-in-russia ### 2026-10-30: Novaya Gazeta to cease Russian operations on November 9 Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta will close its Moscow operations on November 9, citing state pressure, eviction, and the deactivation of its donation system. 138 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novaya-gazeta-to-cease-operations-in-russia --- Cite as: Closure of Novaya Gazeta in Russia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/closure-of-novaya-gazeta-in-russia