Russia
BBG Condemns Targeting Of Independent Journalists In Crimea, Including RFE/RL Contributors
The Broadcasting Board of Governors condemns the targeting of independent journalists in Russia-annexed Crimea following police searches on Tuesday of the homes of seven residents of the peninsula, including some…
RFE/RL’s “Desperate Honeymoon” Documentary Wins New York Festivals Awards
RFE/RL’s video documentary “Desperate Honeymoon” won Silver and Bronze medals at the New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards ceremony in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 19.
RFE/RL Condemns Pressure Tactics Against Moscow Bureau
On March 18, RFE/RL’s Moscow bureau administrator was approached at her home by two unknown men identifying themselves as journalists with Russia’s NTV channel and seeking personal information.
‘Russia And Me’ — Lessons From Those Who Know Russia Best
As the world wrestles with a warring Russia, twelve former post-Soviet heads of state say that Moscow’s resurgence is no surprise.
Airport Donetsk Wins Prestigious Russian Documentary Film Prize
An unflinching portrait of one of the epic battles in the war between Russia and Ukraine has been named the Best Non-Fiction Short TV Film in Russia’s prestigious ArtDocFest film…
Current Time Expanding In Eastern Europe
“Current Time,” a TV news program for Russian-speaking audiences in countries bordering Russia, launched its new weekend edition with shows affording viewers a fresh alternative to Russian-controlled TV.
Russian-Language TV Program Expands To Latvia
“Nastoyashchee Vremya,” a new Russian-language television program, will launch this evening in Latvia, expanding its reach to audiences in five countries neighboring Russia.
New TV Show Brings ‘Facts, not Lies,’ to Russian Speakers
A new Russian-language TV news program that launched today will provide audiences in countries bordering Russia with a balanced alternative to the disinformation produced by Russian media outlets that is…
Seven RFE/RL Collections Now Online At Open Society Archives
RFE/RL and the Open Society Archives are pleased to announce that seven major Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty collections are now online in its Digital Repository.
BBG Governors Seek to Expand U.S. International Media Efforts in Russia
Governors Susan McCue and Michael Meehan, wrapping up their visit to Moscow, state that “Radio Liberty is more critical than ever.”