Where Does Snowden Live Now
Edward Snowden lives in Russia, where he has been granted temporary asylum since 2013. He remains in Moscow and continues to work in the fields of privacy and cybersecurity.
Why Snowden Chose Russia
After leaking classified U.S. surveillance documents in 2013, Snowden fled to Hong Kong and then sought asylum in Russia. Russia granted him temporary asylum to avoid extradition to the United States, where he faces espionage charges.
What Snowden Does Now
Snowden works remotely on privacy advocacy, technology policy, and digital security. He has published books and given online talks, often via secure channels, while remaining based in Russia.
For more on Snowden’s current situation and asylum status, see the BBC Snowden profile.
