Russia's Novaya Gazeta closes Moscow newsroom after 33 years
Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia's most celebrated independent newspapers, closed its Moscow newsroom on November 9 after 33 years.
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What happened
Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia's most celebrated independent newspapers, closed its Moscow newsroom on November 9 after 33 years. The paper, the last major independent Russian outlet critical of the Kremlin, cited sustained pressure from government officials and security agencies.
Why it matters
The closure leaves Russia without a major independent newspaper critical of the Kremlin. Reports describe it as the last such outlet still active in the country.
Timeline
- Nov 9: Novaya Gazeta switched off the lights in its Moscow newsroom for the final time.
- Nov 10, 2:04 AM ET: The paper's Moscow office shut down on Monday after three decades, citing pressure from government officials and security agencies.
Coverage
- Six journalists killed, 33 years of defiance: Russia's last major independent newspaper shuts down (Times of India)
- Citing government pressure, Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades (PBS)
- Not even a nuclear bomb can stop us, say Russia’s last free journalists (The Telegraph)
- Novaya Gazeta Has Been 'Killed,' But Putin Must Not Be Given the Final Word (The Moscow Times)
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