Katya Soldak
Katya Soldak (Ukrainian: Катя Солдак; born 1977 in Kharkiv, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)) is a journalist,[1] documentary filmmaker, and author who currently lives in New York City. She works as the editorial director for Forbes Media's international editions, focusing on Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet territories.
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| Born | 1977 (age 46–47) Kharkiv, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) |
| Nationality | American, Ukrainian |
| Alma mater | Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism |
| Occupation | Author, journalist, documentary filmmaker |
| Employer | Forbes |
| Known for | Eastern Europe-focussed journalism |
Notable work | The Long Breakup (documentary) This Is How Propaganda Works (memoir-essay) |
Early life and education
Soldak grew up in Kharkiv, Ukraine.[2] and worked for one of the first independent TV stations in Ukraine during the 90s while attending H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University. After studying at Emerson College from 2001 to 2003, she graduated from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism with a Master’s degree in digital media in 2008.[3]
Career
Soldak began her journalism career after graduation, covering Eastern Europe-related issues for CBS News and various production houses in New York City before starting her career at Forbes Media. Her work is featured in NewsBreak, Forbes Argentina, BEAMSTART, and Forbes Ecuador.[4]
She is the author of the memoir-essay "This Is How Propaganda Works", which discusses her experiences growing up in the Soviet Union. Soldak directed the documentary "The Long Breakup" in 2020 and created the podcast series "From Socialism to Capitalism" in 2021. Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, she has been reporting on the situation in Ukraine. She often speaks publicly about the war, Ukrainian identity, and the importance of Ukrainian perspectives in news coverage.
Personal life
Soldak lives and works in New York City with her daughter.[5]
Bibliography
- Soldak, Katya (2013). FROM OLIGARCH TO PRESIDENT?: Mikhail Prokhorov is a tycoon in Russia, Jay-Z's partner in Brooklyn-and a strong candidate to eventually replace Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin, a prospect the billionaire is turning into his full-time job. FORBES. ISSN 0015-6914. OCLC 830786147.
- Soldak, Katya (2014). OLIGARCH IN THE MIDDLE As Russian troops roll in, Ukraine's second-richest man, Victor Pinchuk, must choose between his head and his heart. FORBES. ISSN 0015-6914. OCLC 5562078782.
References
- ↑ "THE LONG BREAKUP". unaff.org. United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF). Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ↑ "Refuge in a bookstore". www.bostonglobe.com. BostonGlobe. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ↑ "2008 Master's Projects". library.columbia.edu. Columbia University. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ↑ "Katya Soldak's Profile". muckrack.com. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
- ↑ "Фильм «Долгое прощание» ( the film "THE LONG BREAKUP")". golosameriki.com (in русский). Voice of America. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
Солдак...Имеет дочь (Soldak...has a daughter)