Evgeny Shtorn
Evgeny Shtorn is an Irish Russophone writer, activist, and researcher. Due to his involvement in civil society work, he was forced to leave Russia in 2018 and was granted international protection in Ireland in 2019. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Helsinki, where his research examines violence against LGBTIQ+ people in Russia. His work focuses on confronting authoritarian governance, analysing its effects on civil society, and supporting human rights work on the ground. In parallel, he develops autoethnographic writing grounded in lived experience, bridging research, advocacy, and narrative practice. He collaborates with international partners on initiatives supporting human rights defenders at risk, including those in exile and relocation. His writing has been published in academic journals, anthologies, and international media outlets.