Denis Katayev

Affiliated media: TV Rain , Journalist

Incident date: January 20, 2026

Attack type:

• Criminal/administrative prosecution excluding (1), (2) and (3)

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Mediazona

Location: Russia, Moscow, Moscow

Additional information:

Denis Katayev, TV-Rain new anchor, had a criminal case opened against him for ‘failing to comply with the foreign agents’ legislation reporting requirements’. He had been on the wanted list since December 2025, and in the ‘foreign agents’ register since 2023.