Russian police have detained Andrei Pivovarov, director of the Open Russia organization, and Maria Kuznetsov, coordinator.

Axar.az reports that the information was spread by the press service of the organization. Both men were detained at the Open Russia office. The organization's office has not been searched yet.

The Open Russia Organization was established in 2001. The organization was founded by Mikhail Khodorkovsky. So far, the organization has allegedly survived on Khodorkovsky's personal donations.