Speech by Alexey Pivovarov

On June 24, a creative meeting will be held in Belgrade with the well-known journalist and author of the 'Editorial' project, Alexey Pivovarov. The event will be a lively dialogue about the current state of modern journalism, the changes media are undergoing, as well as the activities of independent projects. Alexey will share his experience, from working on federal television to creating one of the most prominent projects on YouTube among Russian-speaking journalists. Special attention at the meeting will be given to the 'Editorial' project, including the topics of the idea of creating independent media, the peculiarities of the team's work, changes in the audience, and the challenges journalism faces in the digital age and information overload. Participants will be able to hear Alexey's personal stories, his thoughts on the profession, the search for new formats, and the future of Russian-speaking media. Moreover, Alexey will reveal his views on the project's development, creative ideas, and future plans. The format of the meeting provides for the possibility of an open dialogue with the audience, where everyone will have the chance to ask their questions directly.