Russia

Follow the Money

OCCRP reporters helped reveal the fate of millions missing from Russia’s treasury in a famous tax fraud case known as the "Magnitsky Affair."

Aaron Sharockman of the Tampa Bay Times and Ryan Maye Handy of the The Colorado Springs Gazette attended Russian President Valdmir Putin’s annual press conference on December 20, 2012. Photo courtesy of M. Scott Brauer.

Feb 82013

U.S.-Russia Presidential Commission Spotlights Young Journalists’ Exchange

The Russia-U.S. Young Media Professionals Exchange Program was a key initiative that came about after talks between our two countries’ presidents in 2010 to improve our relationship. Russian and U.S. journalists met several times to discuss the best possible program and came up with this exciting exchange. It is designed to help young reporters, at this formative stage in their careers, gain a real grasp of what is taking place on the ground.

Program:

Russia-U.S. Young Media Professionals Exchange Program

Apr 92012

ICFJ, With Knight Foundation Support, Plays Role in Presidential Effort to Improve U.S-Russian Ties

On April 6, leaders of the U.S.-Russia Presidential Commission’s Education, Culture, Sports, and Media (ECSM) Working Group met to discuss the program’s continuing exchanges, which include a program for young journalists from both countries.

ICFJ and the Union of Journalists of Moscow will each host the first of two groups of 12 journalists taking part in the “Young Media Professionals Exchange Program.” The program is supported by a generous grant from the [John S. and James L.

Program:

Russia-U.S. Young Media Professionals Exchange Program

In Partnership With:

Moscow Union of Journalists

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) will soon be recruiting American journalists to take part in the second round of a two-year initiative – the “Russia-U.S. Young Media Professionals Exchange Program.” The first round of the month-long exchange took place in Nov./Dec. 2012.

Russia: Journalism Training (2002)

In Partnership With:

Russian American Press and Information Center (RAPIC)

Knight International Journalism Fellow Christopher Wren completed four months of journalism training in Russia in 2002, partnering with the Russian American Press and Information Center (RAPIC).

Russia: Journalism Training (1994)

In Partnership With:

Russian American Press and Information Center (RAPIC)

Knight International Journalism Fellow William Woestendiek completed two months of journalism training in Russia in 1994, partnering with the Russian American Press and Information Center (RAPIC).

Russia: Journalism Training (1998)

In Partnership With:

Russian American Press and Information Center (RAPIC)

Knight International Journalism Fellow David Tuller completed nine months of journalism training in Russia in 1998, partnering with the Russian American Press and Information Center (RAPIC).

Russia: Journalism Training (1996)

In Partnership With:

Russian American Press and Information Center (RAPIC)

Knight International Journalism Fellow Laurie Stern completed nine months of journalism training in Russia in 1996, partnering with the Russian American Press and Information Center (RAPIC).

Russia: Journalism Training (2004)

In Partnership With:

Foundation for Independent Radio (FNR)

Knight International Journalism Fellow Teri Schultz completed three months of journalism training in Russia in 2004, partnering with the Foundation for Independent Radio (FNR).