russian entities. it s illegal to use sources from foreign sources in an election. the money came from 23 individuals living in russia. most of the money came from dues and magazine subscriptions but two people made donations toe s totalling more than $500. the nra denies ghef money was used on campaigns. but there are serious questions around wealthy russians and their involvement in the nra. oregon senator ron widyden is looking into the money relating to this man, alexander torshin. he s an ally of vladimir putin and an nra member. the nra says torshin paid membership dues in the past but hasn t given donations to the group despite close ties. torshin is also on the list of individuals sanctioned by the u.s. government in response to russia s interference in the 2016 elections.