Event

The Russian War on Media

Photo of Amund Trellevik (moderator), Marfa Smirnova and Yegor Skovoroda at the Nobel Peace Center

Watch an excerpt of the event here! The media is part of the battlefield in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Russian authorities are tightening their grip, and more and more free media are shutting down and leaving the country.

Time: 31 Mar 2022 15:00 - 16:00
Place: The Nobel Peace Center

You can watch an excerpt of the event here:

What is it like being a journalist in Russia? What information does Russians receive about the war, and how much does the West know about the conditions in Russia?

In collaboration with the Helsinki Committee, PEN Norway and the The Norwegian Union of Journalists, we have invited Russian journalists to the Nobel Peace Center for a special conversation about the current situation. They will share experiences from the last few weeks and how they are doing their best to continue their work despite state control.

You will meet:

  • Anna Kireeva, Head of Barents Press Russia
  • Yegor Skovoroda, journalist and editor, MediaZona
  • Marfa Smirnova, journalist, Insider, former TV Rain
  • Moderator: Amund Trellevik, Chairman of Barents Press Norway

The event is a part of "Nobel Peace Talks" – the Nobel Peace Center's event-series about Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov's Nobel Peace Prize. Nobel Peace Talks is supported by Norsk Hydro, Reitan Retail and Fritt Ord.

Go to our English programme for Nobel Peace Talks!