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Yelyzaveta Kovtun graduated from the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Philology, specializing in German and English translation.   For the past two and half years, she has worked in production for Ukrainian and international media, earning an Emmy for a film with the NBC News team.   Currently, Yelyzaveta is the CEO at Frontliner Media, which focuses on the Ukraine-Russia war, produces unique photo and video content, and specializes in reporting.

Portrait of Yelyzaveta Kovtun.

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News Deserts in Ukraine: Launching New Media Startups in De-occupied Regions of Ukraine

With Tetiana Gordiienko, Anna Ovcharenko, Alona Yatsyna, Yelyzaveta Kovtun and Oleh Dereniuha

MDF, a leading media development organization in Ukraine, has executed 75+ projects for local media outlets since 2013. Currently the organization is working with around 80 local media outlets from all regions of Ukraine including Eastern and Southern regions on capacity building programs. Our deep regional insight, including war-affected areas, adds unique value to the international for International audience highlighting Ukrainian media resilience.