Aleksei Chesnokov

I’m a writer and the founder of Verba, based in Barcelona. Trained as a journalist, I spent years covering politics and economics before stepping away from traditional media. Now I write about politics, technology, and the systems that shape everyday life.

Why I Started Verba

Verba is not a feed, and it is not built for quick consumption.

I started this project because I got tired of seeing complex ideas flattened into captions, outrage, and instant takes.

Words still matter to me for one simple reason: they force complete thought. And complete thought makes contradictions visible, including your own.

That is why Verba exists.

Work with Me

Alongside Verba, I work with founders, experts, and organizations that need to turn complex research, technology, and political context into clear public arguments.

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What You’ll Find Here

Long-form writing in an age of fragments.
Politics and technology. Barcelona and the broader world. Power, systems, language, attention.
No trend chasing. No engineered outrage. No artificial urgency.

Who This Is For

Verba is built for readers who still want to think in their own voice.