The 40-year-old independent says her message of peace with Ukraine, freedom for imprisoned critics of the government and a "humane" Russia that heeds its citizens' concerns could give hope to those opposing the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine, the decades-long centralisation of power and the crackdown on dissent.
"At some point, the idea came up ... that it would be interesting if it were a woman (to run against Putin) because that would really be something different. Rigidity and harshness against softness, kindness, peace," she adds.
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