Thousands of people turned out in Moscow today for the funeral of Anna Politkovskaya, a sharp critic of President Vladimir Putin and of Russia's war in Chechnya. The Russian journalist was shot to death in her Moscow apartment in what's being called a contract killing. President Vladimir Putin denounced her murder as "disgustingly cruel," but said her influence was "very minor." Who was she and why was her work important?
Thousands Mourn Death of Russian Journalist
Credits
Guest:
- Abi Wright - Communications Director for the Committee to Protect Journalists