43-year-old Russian spy Anna Chapman is working on a project directly linked to Russian President Putin’s secret service.
Published: October 22, 2025 11:07 PM IST
New Delhi: Notorious Russian spy Anna Chapman, once expelled from the US in a major spy swap, has re-emerged with a new mission from Moscow. The 43-year-old, now using the alias Anna Romanova, has been reportedly appointed head of the new Museum of Russian Intelligence, a project directly linked to Russian President Putin’s secret service, the SVR.
Who is Anna Chapman?
Anna Chapman was in the news after her arrest in the United States in 2010. More notably, Chapman was previously part of a Russian sleeper cell, and the US extradited her to Russia after her arrest. Later in her life, she married to a British man, Alex Chapman, which gave her the right to reside in the UK. Here are all the details you need to know about famous Russian spy Anna Chapman.
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What’s special about Museum of Russian Intelligence?
The Museum of Russian Intelligence is registered near Moscow’s Gorky Park. The museum is planned to glorify the history and achievements of Russian espionage against the West over the decades. The recent appointment of Chapman marks her return to the world of intelligence, leveraging her unique profile. The journey of Chapman bean from London, where she used her charm to infiltrate powerful circles of politicians and oligarchs after gaining British citizenship through marriage.
Why was Anna Chapman arrested in US?
Anna Chapman was arrested by the FBI in 2010 when she was caught for being a part of a sleeper cell, which led to her subsequent deportation to Russia, cementing her celebrity status. After she left US, Anna Chapman has reinvented herself as a TV personality and author, often portraying herself as a real-life female 007. In this new role, the former sleeper agent is now tasked with publicly curating the very secrets she once lived, celebrating the rich spy legacy of USSR and Russia.
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