Maksim Kharitonov: Country Expert for Asylum Applicants from Russia and Post-Soviet Countries

About Me

Maksim Kharitonov is a recognised expert on human rights and political persecution for asylum applicants from Russia and CIS countries. I provide expert reports for asylum applications and on human rights issues for citizens of CIS countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

Response Time: I respond to inquiries within 1 hour and deliver reports within 1 week.

Rates: My services meet the minimum rate requirements for Legal Aid.

Partnerships: I partner with 15 law firms in the US and UK to provide expert reports on asylum and human rights cases.

Reports: I have authored over 100 reports, which contributed to successful asylum claims.

Specialisation: Human rights violations, political persecution, and analysis of political conditions in post-Soviet countries for asylum applicants.

Awards: Winner of the Expert Witness Awards 2024 in the category of Best Immigration, Asylum & Refugee Expert Witness, hosted by Acquisition International.

Country-Specific Expertise

My expertise covers key human rights issues and political persecution in CIS countries, with a particular focus on asylum applicants.

Country Expert: Russia

Focus Areas: Russia is my primary focus area, where, based on my personal experience and professional knowledge, I address political repression, corruption, and human rights violations. Core competencies include suppression of opposition (such as cases involving Alexei Navalny and the Anti-Corruption Foundation), torture, violence in detention, mobilisation persecution, war crimes, false criminal charges, business expropriation, and more. I also address significant issues such as domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution.

Country Expert: Tajikistan

Focus Areas: The human rights situation in Tajikistan, including political persecution and freedom of speech, is part of my specialized knowledge base. Domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution are critical areas of concern for asylum applicants from Tajikistan.

Country Expert: Armenia

Focus Areas: Known for its rich cultural heritage and complex history, Armenia faces unique challenges in human rights and anti-corruption efforts. Domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution remain significant issues, which I focus on in reports for asylum applicants.

Country Expert: Azerbaijan

Focus Areas: With significant natural resources, Azerbaijan's political climate and human rights issues, particularly concerning freedom of speech and political dissent, are areas of my specialized knowledge. Additionally, domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution remain serious concerns in Azerbaijan.

Country Expert: Belarus

Focus Areas: In recent years, Belarus has been at the centre of international attention due to political repression and government responses to protests. My expertise covers ongoing human rights violations and the political situation in the country, including domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political persecution of asylum applicants.

Country Expert: Georgia

Focus Areas: While Georgia has made significant strides in anti-corruption reforms, it still grapples with issues related to political freedom and human rights, which are focal points of my research. I also cover domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution

Country Expert: Kazakhstan

Focus Areas: With its vast resources and strategic location, human rights issues in Kazakhstan, including freedom of speech and assembly, fall within my expertise. Domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political persecution are also major issues in Kazakhstan.

Country Expert: Kyrgyzstan

Focus Areas: In Kyrgyzstan, with its dynamic political landscape, I focus on issues related to freedom of speech, political persecution, and corruption. Domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political persecution are also significant problems for asylum applicants from Kyrgyzstan.

Country Expert: Turkmenistan

Focus Areas: As one of the most closed and repressive countries in the world, Turkmenistan presents unique challenges regarding human rights and freedoms, areas with which I am deeply familiar. Domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution are also critical issues in Turkmenistan.

Country Expert: Uzbekistan

Focus Areas: With a change in leadership, Uzbekistan has witnessed significant developments in human rights and anti-corruption efforts. My expertise covers these changes, and domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution are key areas of concern for asylum applicants from Uzbekistan.

Country Expert: Ukraine

Focus Areas: Given the ongoing conflict and political instability, Ukraine faces numerous human rights challenges, including political persecution, corruption, and violence. My expertise includes issues related to domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution in Ukraine.

Expert Reports for Asylum Applicants
My reports cover the following key aspects:

Country Situation Analysis: Overview of the political environment, level of repression, and discrimination.
Analysis of Applicant’s Specific Circumstances: Detailed reasoning regarding the threats the applicant may face upon return.
Support with Relevant Data: Each fact is backed by credible sources such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and others.

Report Preparation: Reports strictly adhere to established standards and include a statement of truth to verify authenticity.

Contact Information

Email: info@thehuman-rights.com

Services for Asylum Applicants

Expert Reports for asylum applications, including:
In-depth analysis of the conditions in the applicant's home country.
Support for claims involving political repression, human rights violations, and other risks.
Consultations for Law Firms: Guidance on political persecution and human rights violations in CIS countries.

For report requests, please email info@thehuman-rights.com. I respond to inquiries within 1 hour and deliver reports within 1 week.

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