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Galina Timchenko
Sarah Montague talks to Galina Timchenko, Russian journalist and executive editor of news website, Meduza.
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. Soon after, along with some former colleagues she set up Meduza, a rival news website based in Latvia. Sarah Montague asks Galina Timchenko - should she have stayed in Russian to defend herself and her journalism.
Last on
Sat 2 Mar 201907:30GMT
BBC News except UK & UK HD
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I was 'fired' because of the Kremlin
Duration: 01:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewer | Sarah Montague |
| Interviewed Guest | Galina Timchenko |
Broadcasts
- Wed 27 Feb 201904:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Wed 27 Feb 201909:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Wed 27 Feb 201915:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Wed 27 Feb 201918:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 2 Mar 201904:30GMTBBC News Latin America & North America only
- Sat 2 Mar 201907:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
