Business Solidarity (NGO)

Business Solidarity (Russian: Бизнес Солидарность) is a Russian NGO, which has received international media coverage for its campaigns against the persecution of businesspeople in Russia, where many such cases have been reported (see Human rights in Russia).[1] It was founded by the businesswoman Yana Yakovleva, who decided to take action after spending time in prison in pre-trial detention on trumped up charges. Yakovleva and Business Solidarity have played an active role in legislative changes in Russia.[2] The organisation's website maintains a catalogue of cases of persecution.[3]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Sandford, Daniel (2011-05-26). "Russian entrepreneur 'jailed for not selling'". Retrieved 2019-06-06.
2. ^ https://www.wsj.com/article/SB126212533991109359.htm [dead link]
3. ^ "Telegraph". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2000-12-19. Retrieved 2019-06-06.

## External links[edit]

* Official website (in Russian)