# Russia places nationalist publisher founder Dmitry Bastrakov on wanted list amid reports of AWOL probe

https://mins.news/en/item/109996

- Meduza, 2026-10-21 18:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/21/russia-puts-dmitry-bastrakov-founder-of-nationalist-publishing-house-black-hundred-on-wanted-list-amid-reports-of-an-awol-investigation

> Russia’s Interior Ministry has listed Dmitry Bastrakov, founder of the Chernaya Sotnya publishing house and its affiliated Listva bookstores, as wanted without specifying the alleged offense. Media reports citing leaked records and sources say he may be sought over alleged absence without leave; an investigation was reportedly opened by 2024.