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Russia adds chess legend Kasparov to 'extremist' list
The 60-year-old former world chess champion has been a longtime opponent of President Vladimir Putin and has repeatedly spoken out against Russia's military offensive in Ukraine.
Russian chess legend, writer and opposition activist Garry Kasparov, poses on June 8, 2016 in Paris. The former World Chess Champion has been added to Russia's list of "terrorists and extremists". (AFP)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalist @NewVision
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MOSCOW - Russia's financial watchdog added chess grandmaster and political activist Garry Kasparov to its list of "terrorists and extremists" on Wednesday.
The 60-year-old former world chess