NEKRASOVA Svetlana Dmitrievna

An employee of the federal agency "rossotrudnichestvo" who, since at least 2021, has held the position of deputy director of the "russian house" (russian center for science and sulture) in Berlin, and in 2026 served as its acting director. She previously represented the institution at cultural events and also publicized the "russian house’s" activities related to the maintenance of russian gravesites in Germany.
During Nekrasova’s tenure in leadership positions, the "russian house" in Berlin was used to showcase content from russian state media that disseminated anti-Ukrainian narratives. In particular, on October 26, 2022, the institution’s movie theater hosted a screening of the documentary "The Holocaust: Threads of Memory," created by Paula Slier, a journalist for the russian propaganda channel RT. The film drew parallels between the events of World War II and modern-day Ukraine, portraying Ukrainians as nazis. According to open sources, after 2022, other RT materials containing similar accusations against Ukraine were also shown in the mission’s cinema hall.
In January 2025, the "russian House" in Berlin organized a performance of the russian play "Legends of Invalidenstraße," dedicated to life in "old Odessa." Coverage of the event featured images of the city associated with the russian cultural and historical sphere. According to open sources, the play was used to promote the narrative that Odessa allegedly belongs to russia. The representative office also hosted screenings of the russian TV series "A Kid’s Word: Blood on the Asphalt," language clubs, and other cultural events for German- and russian-speaking audiences.
On May 9, 2025, events marking russia’s "victory day" took place at the "russian house" in Berlin. Published photographs show visitors in military uniforms and clothing bearing putin’s image. In another photograph, taken near the building, a flag can be seen bearing the inscription "Odessa – a russian city!!! For victory!" The use of such symbols indicates the presence at the events of narratives aimed at denying Odessa’s Ukrainian identity.
In December 2023, a bookstore opened on the premises of the "russian house," offering works by authors on sanctions lists, russian literature on military and patriotic themes, and children’s products featuring images of weapons. In particular, the store sold arts-and-crafts kits for children that included molds shaped like grenades, tanks, and pistols, as well as images of armed military personnel. These items were sold during the russian federation’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
On September 1, 2026, the German government announced the termination of the intergovernmental agreement governing the activities of the "russian house" in Berlin. The decision was made after German authorities held russia responsible for an attempted sabotage involving a drone carrying explosives at the Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 4, 2026.
According to media reports, documents from the French Ministry of the Interior, prepared in connection with the expulsion of the former head of RT France, Ksenia Fedorova, noted that the "russian house" in Berlin was used by russian intelligence services as a cover.
On September 8, 2026, Nekrasova, along with other employees of the "russian house" and their family members, left Germany and, in comments to russian media, criticized the German authorities’ decision to shut down the representative office.
On September 10, 2026, Igor Chaika, head of "rossotrudnichestvo", met with staff members of the Berlin office who had returned to russia and informed them of the possibility of future employment at rossotrudnichestvo’s central office, other "russian houses" abroad, or partner organizations. Six employees were presented with official commendations. The agency’s leadership also announced its intention to continue cooperating with partners in Germany through online formats and a microgrant program.