We are a team of freelance journalists who, until February 24, 2022, lived and worked across various regions of Russia. After the Kremlin launched its full-scale invasion, some of us left the country and founded our own newsroom — creating a space where freelance reporters still in Russia could document things on the ground and publish their work free from the absurd constraints of military censorship, imposed by Vladimir Putin’s government.
We report on how life in Russia’s regions is changing: as impartially as possible, and always with a deep respect for human life, freedom, and dignity. We write about people, for people — especially for those who feel unheard and isolated in today’s society.
We don’t create propaganda, and do not engage in political activism. Our priority is to uncover overlooked stories and compelling narratives, built on facts, eyewitness accounts, and firsthand observations from our reporters in the field — leaving you to decide how clear-cut the reality truly is.
We actively collaborate with freelance journalists across Russia and media outlets interested in stories from the regions.
Contact us if you have an idea for a story, or want to collaborate: hello@thenewtab.io
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Editorial Standards (in Russian).
