★ HOW OLD IS ALEKSANDRA SKOCHILENKO?
Aleksandra Skochilenko is 35 years old, born September 13, 1990 in RU · Virgo.
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About
Aleksandra Skochilenko is a Russian artist, musician, and poet who became a political prisoner after anti-war activism. Detained in April 2022 for distributing anti-war messages in Saint Petersburg, she was sentenced to seven years in prison under Russia's "fake news" law in November 2023. Amnesty International declared her a prisoner of conscience, and the BBC included her on its 100 Women in 2022. Released in August 2024 as part of a prisoner exchange, her case exposed the severity of Russia's wartime media restrictions. Born September 1990, she is a Virgo.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Aleksandra Yuryevna Skochilenko (known as Sasha Skochilenko) is a Russian artist, musician, poet, and former political prisoner born 13 September 1990. Her path shifted sharply in April 2022 when she was detained in Saint Petersburg for distributing anti-war messages during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In November 2023, she was sentenced to seven years in prison under Russia's "fake news" law, a conviction that drew international scrutiny. Amnesty International declared Skochilenko a prisoner of conscience, and the Memorial human rights organization recognized her as a political prisoner. The BBC included her on its 100 Women in 2022, amplifying her case globally. On 1 August 2024, she was released in Ankara as part of a complex international prisoner exchange. CNN analyst Nathan Hodge wrote that her experience "laid bare the absurdity of Russia's draconian wartime media laws". A Virgo born in 1990, Skochilenko embodies the life-path number 5, associated with freedom-seeking and resilience. Writers across genres use their work to document and critique their times, and Skochilenko's dual practice as artist and musician deepened her ability to reach audiences with dissent. As a Russian citizen, her activism took place under one of the world's most restrictive contemporary media environments.
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Trivia
- Amnesty International designated Skochilenko a prisoner of conscience, one of the highest recognitions for victims of political repression.
- The BBC named Skochilenko one of 100 Women in 2022, the same year of her arrest.
- She was released as part of a prisoner exchange in Ankara, Turkey, rather than serving her full seven-year sentence.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Aleksandra Skochilenko reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Aleksandra Skochilenko?
- Aleksandra Skochilenko is 35 years old (born September 13, 1990).
- When is Aleksandra Skochilenko's birthday?
- Aleksandra Skochilenko was born on September 13, 1990.
- What is Aleksandra Skochilenko's zodiac sign?
- Aleksandra Skochilenko is a Virgo, born September 13, 1990.
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- Aleksandra Skochilenko was born in 1990, the year of the Metal Horse.
- Where is Aleksandra Skochilenko from?
- Aleksandra Skochilenko is from RU.
- What does Aleksandra Skochilenko do?
- Aleksandra Skochilenko is a writer.
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