Influential Russian feminist activist Tatiana Nikonova dies at 43

Feminism in Russia is not generally accepted. Among conservatives, feminism might be seen as a Western issue, and many other people throughout society simply don’t see gender inequality as a priority. But for Tatiana Nikonova, that status quo was unacceptable. Nikonova was a pioneering feminist activist, sex education blogger and a supporter of LGBT rights in Russia. Yesterday, according to a message on her website, Nikonova “died suddenly due to illness” — she was 43. Host Marco Werman speaks with St. Petersburg based journalist and feminist activist Bella Rappaport.