Russia’s Largest Private Science Funder Shuts Down After Kremlin Labels It A “Foreign Agent”

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The Kremlin in Moscow, shown, has been blamed for the closure. Credit: Julmin/Surendil/Wikimedia Commons

Russia’s first and largest funder of private science has shut down after being labeled a “foreign agent” – meaning it was suspected of espionage – by the government.