Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 23/02/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Volgograd, Russian SSR, Soviet Union |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Anna Vasilyevna Kushchenko |
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| Full Name | Anna Vasilyevna Chapman |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Lavender Gray |
| Hair Color | Red |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow |
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| Qualification | Degree in economics |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 2002 |
| Divorce Date | 2006 |
Family
| Father | Vasily Kushchenko (KGB officer) |
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| Mother | Irina Kushchenko |
| Spouse | Alex Chapman (m. 2002, d. 2006) |
| Children | One child |
Career
| Overview | Anna Chapman began her career in London's high society circles after obtaining British citizenship through marriage in 2002. She was recruited by Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service while living in London, where she cultivated relationships with wealthy and influential individuals. In 2009, she moved to New York and established a real estate business while conducting espionage operations. She was arrested by the FBI on June 27, 2010, as part of Operation Ghost Stories, a deep-cover intelligence operation involving ten Russian illegals. Following a prisoner exchange on July 8, 2010, she returned to Russia where she became a media personality, hosting a television series on esoteric subjects and conspiracy narratives. She has authored a memoir titled 'Bondianna' and was appointed head of the Museum of Russian Intelligence. |
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| Notable Operations | Operation Ghost Stories (2010) |
| Arrest Date | 27/06/2010 |
| Prisoner Exchange Date | 08/07/2010 |
Style Quotient
| Modeling |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/anya.chapman/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/chapmananya/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anna was raised in Volgograd, Russia, by a father who was a high-ranking official in the KGB. | |
| 2. She moved to the UK in 2000 where she met her husband at a rave party. | |
| 3. Initially married in Moscow, she obtained British citizenship and a passport before later losing it. | |
| 4. After moving to New York in 2009, she established a real estate business which eventually saw success despite early struggles. | |
| 5. Her fame skyrocketed following her arrest in 2010, leading to widespread media attention and a new career in television. | |
| 6. In a significant turn of events, she was appointed President of a Moscow bank dealing with aerospace payments. | |
| 7. She faced plagiarism accusations and public mockery during her speeches at academic institutions in Russia. | |
| 8. She obtained British citizenship through marriage and lived in London's Mayfair district. | |
| 9. Her espionage activities involved establishing wireless networks with Russian officials in coffee shops and bookstores across Manhattan. | |
| 10. She was arrested after an undercover FBI agent posing as a Russian operative handed her a fake U.S. passport. | |
| 11. Following her arrest, Russian government representatives visited her in detention and instructed her to accept the prisoner exchange deal. | |
| 12. She was welcomed as a hero by Vladimir Putin upon her return to Russia. | |
| 13. She befriended exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky in London, who took her to fashionable restaurants in his chauffeur-driven Mercedes. | |
| 14. She has authored a memoir titled 'Bondianna' detailing her espionage career and personal relationships. |