Why did Muratov sell his Nobel medal?
Personal profit
Philanthropic aid
To fund Novaya Gazeta
To establish a new business
Answer
To support charitable causes and provide humanitarian assistance, Muratov auctioned his Nobel Peace Prize medal, which he received in 2021 for his efforts to safeguard freedom of expression in Russia. The proceeds from the sale, totaling $103.5 million, were donated to UNICEF to aid children displaced by the conflict in Ukraine and support other humanitarian initiatives.
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