Famous Belarusian Journalist Hennadz Kesner Died

He was 50 years old.

Hennadz Kesner, a member of the Council of the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) and a well-known Belarusian journalist, passed away in Minsk after a serious illness.

Hennadz Kesner started his career as a journalist at the legendary radio stations of Belarusskaya Maladziozhnaya (Belarusian Youth) and Radio 101.2.

For many years, he worked for non-state media, was one of the pioneers of independent radio journalism in Belarus, and won many journalistic contests and awards.

The editorial board of Charter97.org deeply mourns over the death of the talented journalist and expresses its sincere condolences to Hennadz's relatives and friends.