Alexander Litvinenko was born on August 30, 1962, in Voronezh, Russia. A former Russian FSB officer and outspoken critic of the Russian government, he became a vocal investigator of corruption and political abuse within Russia. Litvinenko gained international attention when he was poisoned with polonium-210 in London in 2006, an incident that drew widespread media coverage and diplomatic controversy. His work and life have significantly impacted discussions surrounding Russian politics and intelligence.