Head of the Russian-language department of SWI swissinfo.ch
I manage the editorial team and am responsible for the quality of all Russian-language publications, translation and adaptation of materials into Russian, and the development of the overall coverage in accordance with the needs of our audience.
I studied history and sociology in Moscow and journalism in Switzerland and am a specialist in German and Swiss history and politics. I served for two years in the army, worked for 11 years in the diplomatic service, and have taught at a number of universities. The author of several books, I have been working in journalism for a quarter of a century, at SWI swissinfo.ch since 2012.
How the Swiss franc became one of the world’s most trusted currencies
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From the monetary chaos of the 19th century to its status today as a global safe haven, this is the story of how the Swiss franc emerged and why it inspires such confidence.
Russian media in Switzerland: A mix of propaganda and anti-regime critics
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Only a few Russian-language media exist in Switzerland. We looked at their position on Putin’s war and found a mixed bag.
Swiss recognition of former Soviet republics took 15 minutes
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Documents from 1991 show that Switzerland swiftly recognised the new countries emerging out of the former Soviet Union. Now it's more complicated.
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For years, prominent Russian journalist Dmitry Skorobutov covered domestic and international affairs for the major TV channel “Russia 1”. Today, he is a political exile in Switzerland. We speak with him for the SWI swissinfo.ch “Voices of Freedom” series.
Russian activists demand action on Nornickel spill
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The Nornickel oil spill has taken a heavy toll on indigenous communities living in Russia's Arctic. They say their way of life is at risk.
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On the centenary of Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s birth, SWI swissinfo.ch examines the global appeal of the Swiss dramatist's 1956 play ‘The Visit’.
The ten most important dates in Switzerland’s history
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Today's Switzerland developed over several centuries, emerging out of a loose alliance of autonomous entities to become a federal state.
The road to proportional representation in Switzerland
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Here's how, in 1918, Switzerland made the historic decision to move to a proportional representation system at national level.
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How do you find a dream apartment in Switzerland? What do you need to know to get a lease and avoid making the biggest mistakes?
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Switzerland's president for 2017, Doris Leuthard, says her job is to give the people a feeling of security in a time of great uncertainty.
