Kirill Akimov is an experienced lawyer and expert analyst with a diverse professional background spanning across various legal and consulting firms and organizations. He graduated with a degree specializing in law from the National Institute named after Catherine the Great. In his illustrious career, he served as the Director of Legal Consulting at VBО Consulting, Deputy Head of the Expert and Analytical Center at the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, and many other renowned positions in the legal and consulting industry. He also served as a leading specialist in the control and expertise department at the Foundation for Independent Monitoring of Presidential Decrees and as Deputy Executive Director for Legal Issues and Expertise at OPORA RUSSIA. Currently, Kirill heads the Expert and Analytical Center at the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, and as a renowned legal expert, he often speaks at various legal forums and conferences, offering his expertise on a range of legal issues.