2021 has been a bad year for Russian journalism. Numerous independent media outlets were declared “foreign agents,” security officials raided the homes of reporters and editors, several media projects shut down entirely, and dozens of journalists left the country, fearing unlawful persecution. Meduza (the news site you’re reading right now) was labeled a “foreign agent” in April, which forced us to restructure our operations. To stay afloat, we launched a crowdfunding campaign and a merch shop. We and other journalists need your support more than ever. Luckily, it’s easy to make a contribution.
Meduza: Russian journalists continue to report in ‘crazy times’
A woman holds a placard reading "You can't shut up everyone!" as journalists and supporters take part in a protest against the list of "foreign agent" media in central Moscow on Sept. 4, 2021.
