Grigory Tumanov about the role of Boris Nemtsov in the activities of the Russian opposition: “When Nemtsov was first killed, I went through many of his acquaintances, naturally, when the Chechen trace emerged, I met with one of the representatives, one of the leaders of our “swamp” opposition. We got to talking, and he explained that the opposition is now going through hard times, including due to the departure of Boris Nemtsov. Because, as it turned out after his murder, he was a terrible unifying factor, he knew how to come to an agreement with everyone, call everyone somewhere and resolve all disputes that related to certain mass actions. And in this sense, his influence is truly difficult to overestimate. He was a terribly energetic and extremely charismatic person, we all remember how he communicated both formally and informally.”

Lawyer for the family of Boris Nemtsov, Vadim Prokhorov, on the progress of the investigation: “The investigation took place in several stages: at first the investigation was headed by General Krasnov Igor Viktorovich, for the first two months, who is considered one of the best detectives in the ICR system. Indeed, probably the best detective, and quite energetic, apolitical and in this regard, I would say, aimed, first of all, at the result of the disclosure. At the end of April he was promoted. The leader of the group was General Nikolai Vasilyevich Tutevich, who also led a number of cases against immigrants from Chechnya.

I would like to note that since March, in comparison with what happened in March, unfortunately, if there has been progress, then, first of all, at the level of performers. Those detained perpetrators who are now sitting in Lefortovo and with a high degree of probability apparently are (their roles are different, their degrees of guilt are probably also different), as it seems to me, are not random people, but actually participated in the execution of this villainous murder . As for the customers and organizers, this is more difficult, because I heard the names of both Ruslan Eremeev and Ruslan Mukhutdinov from the same Krasnov in March-April. In this regard, no significant progress has occurred since then.

Moreover, the investigation has had enough strength to date to bring charges in absentia and to put on the wanted list only one of them, and the much less significant Ruslan Mukhutdinov. His partner, senior comrade, I mean in terms of influence, Ruslan Eremeev, who in many ways played a significant role here, still does not have the status of an accused person and is not wanted. Apparently, not the least reason is that Ruslan Eremeev is part of Mr. Kadyrov’s inner circle.”

“Boris Nemtsov was a man who united the opposition”