Russian Journalism in Exile: New Chapter in Novaya Gazeta's Life

Open lecture with Kirill Martynov, new editor-in-chief for Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta Europe.

Novaya Gazeta is an independent Russian Newspaper known for its critical and investigative coverage of Russian political and social affairs. Their former editor-in-chief, Dmitry Muratov, received the Nobel Peace Price in 2021.

After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Novaya Gazeta suspended their online and print activities after several warnings from Roskomnadzor. In April the same year, the newspaper’s former political editor, political scientist and former associate professor Kirill Martynov, launched Novaya Gazeta Europe, issuing the following statement:

“Russia has essentially banned professional journalism. The Russian government has “cancelled” us right when Russian citizens and the whole world need us the most. […] Here, we will tell the whole truth about Russia and the war against Ukraine, regardless of what the Kremlin thinks about it.”

Martynov is now editor-in-chief for Novaya Gazeta Europe, operating from Riga, Latvia. In this open lecture, he will discuss Russian journalism in exile and the new chapter in Novaya Gazeta’s life.

The lecture is open for all, no RSVP needed (first come, first seated). If you have any questions, please contact saga.hansen@sh.se.