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Galina Timchenko - Russian journalist and executive editor, Meduza

Sarah Montague asks Galina Timchenko if she should she have stayed in Russia to defend herself and her journalism.

Galina Timchenko made her name as editor of one of Russia's leading news websites Lenta.ru. In March 2014 she was fired, she claims as a result of pressure from the Kremlin. Along with some former colleagues, she set up Meduza, a rival news website based in Latvia.

Sarah Montague asks Galina Timchenko if she should she have stayed in Russia to defend herself and her journalism.

30 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
InterviewerSarah Montague
Interviewed GuestGalina Timchenko

Broadcasts

  • Wed 27 Feb 201904:30GMT
  • Thu 28 Feb 201900:30GMT