Oleksandr Tolokonnikov
Oleksandr Tolokonnikov is a Ukrainian journalist, photojournalist and government official from Kherson who became internationally known as a spokesperson for the Kherson Regional Military Administration during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A prominent public voice from frontline Kherson, he has documented Russian attacks and humanitarian conditions through media appearances, interviews and photography. In 2025, he was appointed Deputy Head of the Kherson Regional State Administration, overseeing digital development, information policy and international cooperation.