strengthens its presence in Ukraine. Journalist Maxim Fedorov will start in Kiev as ‘s Ukrainian journalist.
Supplier Maxim Fedorov37, says that Ukraine has always been a close and familiar country to him.
– The war in Ukraine really touches a lot personally. It is the most insane and saddest thing that can ever be. Fortunately, Ukraine has hope.
Fedorov has been working for ‘s Russian-language news since 2013 and is now starting as ‘s Ukrainian journalist.
Fedorov has traveled the country a lot. In addition, his roots are in Ukraine. The maternal family is from the Odessa region of southern Ukraine near Moldova.
– I have traveled to 60 countries, but Eastern Europe is the most amazing and personally interesting.
Fedorov speaks Russian and understands Ukraine, but is currently studying more of the language for his own work. He especially wants to highlight interesting stories of people.
– People are ready to tell them.
According to Fedorov, there is a really interesting transition going on in Ukraine at the moment, which can be compared to the national awakening of Finland in the 19th century.
– Here, many Russian-speaking people switch to using the Ukrainian language on a daily basis because they do not want to present themselves as Russians. That is what I want to say.
The mind of a journalist never goes out
Fedorov says the journalist’s work is not forgotten in his spare time.
– I’m thinking of story ideas, texts and formatting. I analyze all the information in terms of whether it is an interesting topic of conversation. The mind of a journalist never goes out.
According to Fedorov, the communication is also important for the Ukrainians themselves. Foreign media openly report on the atrocities committed by Russian soldiers in the country.
– Russian propaganda must be resisted by all means and, of course, the primary means is to be honest about everything.
The signs of war are visible, but otherwise it is peaceful
Fedorov was last in Kiev in the summer of 2019. The city is much the same as then. Of course, the signs of war are now visible. There are anti-tank weapons, the subway is limited – the subway station near Fedorov’s home is just a shelter for the population. There are air alarms once or twice a day.
– Yes, I pretty much knew what to expect. Currently, Kiev is relatively calm. The crowd is coming back here, but of course the danger is not over and people will understand.
Fedorov does not believe that there will be problems in Kiev in doing the work of a journalist. The only things that can make work difficult are roadblocks and checkpoints.
– These may take some time. By the way, I am sure that the work of a journalist is much easier in Ukraine than in Russia, where people are wary of foreign media. Here, people feel the support of the world. That is why they are ready to speak openly to the foreign media.
Fedorov wants to remind Finns that it is worth traveling to Ukraine after the war, because the country is very fine and diverse.
– There is a sea, a desert and mountains here and great people. Many Ukrainian cities, which fortunately still survive, are very beautiful. Kiev is great and English is also widely spoken here.
is closely following the turn of the war in Ukraine and the reconstruction of the country.
You can discuss the topic on Wednesday 1.6. until 11 p.m.