Israeli-Russian academic

After brutal torture and 2.5 years of captivity, Israeli-Russian researcher is grateful to survive

Tsurkov said she knew the risks but thought she took sufficient precautions, entering on her Russian passport and avoiding contact with militias
“They electrocuted me. They constantly touched me inappropriately. They forced me into positions that were very painful to me because of my herniated” discs

By AP · 11 November 2025