Russian TV channel Dojd was suspended on March 3 for her coverage of the war in Ukraine. Unable to practice his profession in Russia, the journalist Denis Kataev left Moscow and is now a refugee in France. He works at Radio France. He will be one of the guests of the International Kiosk created by Courrier international during the International Journalism Festival, organized from July 15 to 17 in Couthures-sur-Garonne by the titles of the Le Monde group.
Why did you leave Russia?
It is no longer possible to be a freelance journalist in Russia. Under the law of March 3, 2022, the use of the word “war” can lead to a sentence of fifteen years in prison. Moreover, I decided to leave because I could not live in the aggressor country. Around 200 journalists left in this way. But it is a privilege to be able to leave the country.
How do you see your role today?
We are entering season 2 of our Dojd TV channel. We have created a Youtube account and a Telegram account. We are going to create offices in Paris, Tbilisi, Riga, Amsterdam to continue to inform. I take care of the office in Paris. It is fundamental. During this war, we feel a real need for information from those who remain in Russia. Because when we hear q