Vladislav Listyev
Russian journalist and television host
Born
May 10th, 1956
68 years ago
Died
1995
30 years ago — 39 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Russia
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Born in 1956 in the Soviet Union, this journalist became a prominent figure in Russian media during the 1990s. He co-founded the popular television channel ORT (Public Russian Television) and hosted various influential programs, contributing significantly to the development of independent media in post-Soviet Russia. Listyev was a vocal advocate for media freedom and transparency. His career was tragically cut short when he was assassinated in 1995, which shocked the nation and highlighted the dangers faced by journalists in Russia.
Co-founded ORT television channel
Hosted the program 'Vzgliad'
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