Natallia Radzina: Going To Work For Independent Media Today Is A Feat For Young Person
- 12.07.2024, 10:21
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Belarusians want to know the truth.
Natallia Radzina, the Editor-in-Chief of the Charter97.org website, spoke about the role of young journalists in the work of independent Belarusian media In a long interview with Radio Svaboda:
— Journalism still exists today. Charter'97 recently turned 25 years old. We work, I know that it is interesting for Belarusians, looking at the statistics, we are the most popular independent website. And people read us, despite the fact that independent websites are blocked in Belarus. I know that other independent resources also have good audiences. When you write the truth, tell people the truth, it's always interesting. Of course, it was easier to work in the 90s, because the regime was still weak, it gradually was cleansing the society and putting pressure on journalism. Of course, we could work in our own country, and today we all have to stay abroad. Of course, there are many problems with this, but we must continue our work.
I am happy that the media are alive, there are independent journalists, no matter what. After all, the decision to become an independent journalist is a difficult choice for a young specialist today. This immediately causes a lot of problems. You will always be at risk, you will not have a good salary, because independent media always work with a shortage of funds, you will not be able to work in your country, your relatives will also be at risk.
Today, going to an independent press is a feat for a young man. Therefore, I am glad that there are these young people, that we are working and continuing our business.
The full interview is available here.
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