Oleksiy Vitaliyovych Matsuka (Ukrainian: Олексі́й Віта́лійович Мацу́ка, born 15 January 1983) is a Ukrainian journalist. He is the editor-in-chief of Novosti Donbassa, a Donbas news website. In 2013, he launched Donetskaya Pravda, which focuses on investigating public officials. He has also reported on Donetsk for Hromadske.TV and for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Ukrainian Service.[1][2]
Oleksiy Matsuka | |
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.jpg) Matsuka in 2015 | |
| Born | 15 January 1983 Donetsk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Other names | Alexei Matsuka (Russian) |
| Alma mater | Donetsk National University of Economics and Trade |
| Occupation | journalist |
| Known for | corruption reporting |
In 2011, Matsuka's apartment was set on fire after he published a series of articles on the embezzlement of public funds. In April 2014, his car was set on fire after he wrote an article titled "Russia's deep ties to Donetsk's Kremlin collaborators."[3] In April 2014, Reporters Without Borders named Matsuka in its list of 100 Information Heroes.[4] In December 2014, the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression presented him with its International Press Freedom Award.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ Chalupa, Irena (2 May 2014). "Despite Death Threats, Here is the News From Donetsk". Atlantic Council.
- ^ Thompson, Emily (8 December 2014). "Ukrainian Reporter Lauded For Courage". RFERL.
- ^ "Oleksiy Matsuka (Ukraine)". Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ^ "100 Information Heroes". Reporters Without Borders. April 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-05-05. Retrieved 2014-12-03.
- ^ Zakreski, Alexandra (1 December 2014). "2014 IPFA Winner: Oleksiy Matsuka". Canadian Journalists for Free Expression.
- ^ Ward, Olivia (2 December 2014). "Award winning journalist says truth is under fire in Ukraine". Toronto Star.