The family hiding in the bush after leaking Russian secrets
Jul 21, 2024
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Nick Stride, a UK builder, feared for his family's safety after exposing corruption in Moscow. They fled to Australia, but their asylum claim was rejected. They went on the run to a remote area, fearing for their lives. The story is detailed in the book 'Run For Your Life' by Sue Williams.
Nick faced safety threats after uncovering corruption, leading to a daring escape plan.
Surviving in the Australian wilderness tested Nick's family as they evaded capture and adapted to the new environment.
Deep dives
Nick Stride's Journey to Protect His Family in Australia
Nick Stride from the UK, relocated to Australia to escape personal turmoil and found himself involved in a dangerous situation. Hiding out in northern Australia with his family, they faced survival challenges in the bush, including evading deadly wildlife. This followed his confrontation with figures linked to high-profile Russian politicians, dramatically altering their lives.
Nick's Role in Construction in Russia Amid Political Tensions
Nick's construction job in Moscow at the British embassy exposed him to political intrigue and surveillance fears. The atmosphere of post-Soviet Russia tested his limits as he navigated working in a politically charged environment under close scrutiny by Russian security agencies.
Nick's Struggle for Survival and Family Protection
Deepening ties with a woman named Luda led to marriage and children, complicating their exit from Russia due to security concerns. Faced with increasing surveillance, Nick's decision to shield his family propelled them into a dangerous hideout in the Australian outback, highlighting the lengths he went to protect their safety.
The Family's Reintegration and Pursuit of Asylum in New Zealand
After tumultuous years evading authorities in Australia and living off-grid, Nick and his children eventually sought asylum in New Zealand. The family's separation due to immigration issues and Luda's continued asylum request showcased the lasting impact of their ordeal. Nick's journey reflects resilience and determination to secure a future for his children beyond their traumatic past.
Nick Stride said too much about his former boss, one of Putin’s closest allies.
Nick Stride, a builder from the UK, feared for his family’s safety after discovering alleged financial corruption while building First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov’s 140-million-dollar mansion in Moscow. Worried that his every movement was being watched, he hatched a plan to get out and put as much distance as possible between his loved ones and his former boss. They chose Australia. Nick then passed the secret accounting documents he’d taken to an investigative reporter, but by the time it came to publish, Nick and his family’s claim for political asylum in Australia was rejected. Seeing no way out, the family went on the run, hiding out amongst the snakes and crocodiles of the country’s unforgiving Dampier peninsula, every morning expecting a truck to pull up and tear his family apart.
The book about his odyssey is called Run For Your Life, by Sue Williams.
Get in touch: liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784
Presenter: Asya Fouks
Producer: Edgar Maddicott
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