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Ukrainian Speaking Freelance Journalists

paydesk has 90 reporters who speak Ukrainian. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography. Our top correspondents who speak Ukrainian are Seymur Shikhaliyev and Ruslan Deynychenko. Use our journalist directory to find an Ukrainian speaking member to work for you.

Journalists Who Speak Ukrainian



Seymur Shikhaliyev

Kyiv, Ukraine
Seymur Shikhaliyev is a journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine. My main activity is cameraman and journalism. I live in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. I have a modern video camera for full HD and 4K. I do video editing of any complexity. I work all over Ukraine. I can prepare reports, documentaries in Read moreUkrainian, Russian, Azerbaijani, Turkish and English. You can order to go to any part of Ukraine. Address: City of Kyiv. Perova Boulevard 13, apartment 52
Languages
Azerbaijani English Russian
+2
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+8
Skills
Natural Disasters Politics Entertainment & Celebrity
+9

Ruslan Deynychenko

Kyiv, Ukraine
Ruslan Deynychenko is a journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ruslan Deynychenko holds a BA degree in History from Sumy University and MA degree in Corporate Communications from Duquesne University. Mr. Deynychenko has been a reporter with Voice of America since 2002 producing stories for radio and Read moreChas-Time daily TV shows. Primary Instructor at the National University of the Kyiv Mohyla Academy for over a decade. Teach Radio Journalism and Media Management courses for Master's level students. Supervise daily student radio news bulletin production. Created and supervise the Digital Future of Journalism Program (DFJ.ORG.UA) - a post-graduate program for Ukrainian journalists focused on new media, social networks, user-generated content, and multimedia. In 2014 Ruslan Deynychenko was one of the co-founders of the StopFake.org project, a Ukrainian website that reveals false information about Ukraine in pro-Kremlin media.
Languages
Ukrainian
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Content Writing Fact Checking
Skills
Fact Checking Investigative Reporting

Anna Romandash

Lviv, Ukraine
Anna Romandash is an award-winning journalist from Ukraine. She has collaborated with Open Government Partnership, Freedom House, and Deutsche Welle. She works as a reporter and a digital policy expert focusing on sustainable media development, human rights, and access to information. She has Read moreworked on media-related projects in Eastern Europe at Digital Communication Network, and is a Hansen Summer Institute, Personal Democracy Forum, CNN, and ICANN fellow. Her areas of interest include foreign reporting, conflict resolution, and security developments with a special focus on Eastern Europe. Anna has spoken and presented her work at global events such as RightsCon, Global Media Forum, and Digital Transformation Forum. She was named Media Freedom Ambassador of Ukraine for her human rights and media work, and was named among the winners of the European Institute of Mediterranean contest for her reporting.
Languages
English Spanish Polish
+2
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+12
Skills
Breaking News War Reporter Travel
+8

Yevhenii Shynkar

Kyiv, Ukraine
Yevhenii Shynkar is a cameraman, cinematographer and video editor, with neccessary equipment, living in Kyiv, Ukraine. 
Have been covering the Russian-Ukrainian war since 2015. Experienced working in battle zones, went through HEFAT courses.
Among clients are VOA (Voice Of America), SRF (Read moreSchweizer Radio und Fernsehen), KBS (Korean Broadcasting System)
Languages
English Russian Ukrainian
Services
Photography Interview
Skills
Travel War Reporter

Anna Chernikova

Kyiv, Ukraine
Anna Chernikova is a journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Languages
English Russian Ukrainian
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop Documentaries
+10
Skills
Sports Business Fact Checking
+8

Yuriy Dankevych

Lviv, Ukraine
Yuriy Dankevych is a journalist based in Lviv, Ukraine.

Date and place of birth: December 23, 1982, Lviv (41 years old)
Education: Ivan Franko LNU, Faculty of Journalism

Experience:
2017- until now: co-founder of Young & Hungry Production
2013 - 2017: Chief Director of Western Ukrainian TV Read morechannel ZIK
2008 - 2013: Cameraman of Television News Service (TSN), TV Channel 1+1
Languages
English Polish Ukrainian
Services
Video Rushes Drone Footage Interview
+1
Skills
Cultural Technology Travel
+9

Ievgen Shylko

Kyiv, Ukraine
Ievgen Shylko is a cameraman based in Kyiv.
Languages
English Ukrainian
Services
Video Rushes Drone Footage Interview
Skills
Business Politics Travel
+4

Vladyslav Smilianets

Kyiv, Ukraine
VLADYSLAV SMILIANETS is a journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
I have been working in television for 24 years, a lot of experience.
work at Reuters agency, BBC channel. DW.
Languages
English Russian Ukrainian
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+9
Skills
Social Training Fact Checking
+6

Aykhan Hajibayli

Kyiv, Ukraine
I am a journalist-documentarian with more then 10 years of experience, specializing in military journalism. Author of 12 documentary films conducting  the life in the frontline city of Mariupol (currently occupied), covering multiple topics from military conflicts to socio-political issues. From Read more2014 to 2019, I lived in Mariupol and developed the Ukrainian television program "Sector M," focusing on life in the frontline settlements of Ukraine. I have experience working with both local and international media. I have a fluent level in Azerbaijani, Turkish, Ukrainian, English, and Russian languages, facilitating interactions with various media outlets.

I have experience conducting interviews with various individuals, starting from ordinary citizens to high-ranking officers, political figures , including the president. I possess my own filming equipment and safety gear for frontline work. I'm confident in video content editing and capable of working both independently and in a team. _Skilled in the capacity building  with the people and maintaining composure in the extreme situations._ Currently residing in Kyiv, I am ready for deployments and work in different context. Accredited to work in the frontline zones. Also, capable in planning, risk assessment, and ensuring safety during trips. I hold a master's degree in International Relations and a master's degree in International Economics. I write analytical articles for various governmental and non-governmental organizations focusing on Ukraine, Turkey, Iran, and the South Caucasus.
Languages
Azerbaijani English Russian
+2
Services
Documentaries News Gathering Content Writing
+8
Skills
Investigative Reporting Travel Science & Environment
+11

Orest Malkut

Warsaw, Poland
Orest Malkut is a journalist based in Warsaw, Poland.

Date and place of birth: July 23, 1976, Lviv (47 years old)
Education: Lviv’s Politechnika

Experience:

2007 - until now: Cameraman of Television News Service (TSN), TV Channel 1+1;
2006 - 2007: Cameraman, Karpaty TV;
2005 - 2006: Read moreCameraman, 5 Channel.
Languages
English Polish Russian
+1
Services
Vox Pop Interview
Skills
Politics Medical Health & Fitness
+11

Oleg Khomenok

Kyiv, Ukraine
Oleg Khomenok is a media expert and media trainer based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Languages
English Russian Ukrainian
Services
Journalism
Skills
Investigative Reporting Media Training

Olga Tarnovska

Kyiv, Ukraine
OLGA TARNOVSKA is a journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Highly qualified translator and interpreter with a scientific and research background. 12,5 years of expat experience (Spain, Brazil, South Korea). A native speaker of Russian and Ukrainian, with native speaker’s level of Spanish (26 years of Read moretranslating experience) and a full professional command over English and Portuguese. Almost 5 years of in-house (space engineering company) experience as technical translator and interpreter from Portuguese/English into Russian and Ukrainian. 
Five and a half years’ experience in media business consultancy, work as an “in-house” project coordinator. Professional organization of institutional and business events in multicultural environment. Market research, texts’ and data analysis supplemented by well-honed presentations. Professional skills acquired through assignments in media consultancy, work experience in media, editorial and educational projects, intercultural communication abilities acquired through living abroad in Spain, Brazil and South Korea.
Responsible and capable to meet deadlines and high quality requirements.
Languages
Ukrainian
Services
News Gathering
Skills
Breaking News

Anna Yutchenko

Lviv, Ukraine
Anna Yutchenko is a freelance journalist, documentary photographer and videographer based in Lviv, Ukraine. Master's degree graduate of the School of Journalism of UCU in Lviv. Participant of the video academy of the documentary film «DOCemotion» from the School of Journalism of UCU (Ukrainian Read moreCatholic University) the «School of Multimedia Journalism» in Vienna and Lviv, the school for young documentary
filmmakers «IndieLab»; was a mentor of the video project «Videoquest» on creating a caption
video for activists from Kyrgyzstan; curator of the videopoetry competition «Visibility» from
BookForum. Trained at the union of independent filmmakers and documentarians Babylon13
and at «Public Television». She was a photojournalist in the expedition project about the south of
Ukraine «Oh, the sea». Co-author of short documentaries: «Alive and Invincible» (National
competitive program of the DocuDays 2016 festival); «Main exhibit», 2017 (II video academy of
the documentary series «DOCemotion»); «Thus they will sing», (as part of the «IndieLab» 2020
workshop), «Skovorody Axis» (2021-2022), «Red roof house» (2022-2023 work in progress; for
«Zeppers» dutch production).
Languages
English Ukrainian
Services
Documentaries
Skills
Social

Zhanna Maksymenko-Dovhych

Kyiv, Ukraine
Zhanna Maksymenko-Dovhych is a journalist and documentary director based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Since January 2022, she has been working as a local producer/fixer for leading international media
Languages
English Russian Ukrainian
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+4
Skills
Current Affairs Cultural War Reporter
+2

Oleh Sukhomlyn

Kyiv, Ukraine
Oleh Sukhomlyn is a translator based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Can speak English, Chinese, Ukrainian, Russian. Have working experience with journalists, oral, and written translation, writing translation subtitles for videos.
Languages
English Russian Ukrainian
+1
Services
Fixing
Skills
Fact Checking

Ekaterina Skvortsova

Paris, France
Ekaterina Skvortsova is a freelance journalist, camera operator and video editor based in Paris, France. She has 10+ years of experience producing videos from start to finish, including working in the broadcast production of 7 Olympic Games, breaking news and feature productions for the United Read moreNations. Proficient in writing, filming, directing and editing corporate & creative video and photography. Happy to travel and relocate.
Languages
English French Russian
+1
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+16
Skills
Film & Theatre War Reporter Breaking News
+9

Iurii Panin

Kyiv, Ukraine
Iurii Panin is a journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

As a videographer with 15 years of experience, I am excited to apply for the open position as a video operator for news production at the Voice of America's Russian Service in Washington, DC. My technical expertise in production and passion for Read morecreating engaging and informative video content make me an ideal candidate for this role. I have a sharp attention to detail and a strong creative vision, which have allowed me to produce a wide range of content.

I am proficient in working with various cameras, lighting setups, and green screen technology in studio settings. I am also highly skilled in using a range of editing software, including Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects, Audition, Photoshop, and Canopus Edius. I am committed to delivering the highest quality results within the given time and budget constraints. I am excited about the opportunity to bring my skills and experience to your team and contribute to the production of exceptional television news and documentary content.

Throughout my career, I have worked with highly skilled professionals and honed my craft. I have been teaching since 2005 at the National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy" in the journalism faculty. In addition to my teaching career, I have pursued my passion for photography and videography since 2003 and began my career in video production, shooting, and editing in 2008.

Since 2014, I have been a co-founder of the fact-checking platform StopFake.org and the technical director and chief director of the weekly TV Digest in Russian, English, and Ukrainian languages. We produced a total of 842 episodes.
Languages
English Russian Ukrainian
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+2
Skills
Breaking News Investigative Reporting Fact Checking

Oxana Bekheshti

Kyiv, Ukraine
Oxana Bekheshti is a journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Currently, I follow the stories related to Russia-Iran relations and their impact on the situation in Ukraine. I cannot comment/report on the situation on the frontlines.
Languages
English Persian (Farsi) Russian
+1
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering
+6
Skills
Social Politics Breaking News
+3

Kateryna Levchenko

Kyiv, Ukraine
Strong writer and reporting journalist with more than 12 years of experience in different media – TV, print, online. Areas of interest and expertise include: social changes, medicine innovations, ecology and environmental issues, art & artists, social media, social networking, non-profit & activism,Read more technology, etc. I completed all kinds of jobs that require creative thinking and interesting approaches. I enjoy writing about various topics but the more creative they are – the more interested I get. I am always available to discuss your project idea and offer fast turnaround on any work.

Main skills:
Strong editing, writing, reporting, headline and research skills (including social media
platforms and blogging)
Daily journalism experience in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Self-starter with a strong network of contacts
Diplomacy to deal with outside contributors and clients
Open to all opportunities worldwide
Committing to a health lifestyle

Works:
******.com/katerynalevchenko
******.com/portfolio/kateafter

CV:
******.com/kateryna-levchenko
Languages
English Russian Ukrainian
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+13
Skills
Social Natural Disasters Music
+14
Book

Bartosz Kaczorowski

Łódź, Poland
PhD, Assistant Professor in Department of Contemporary History, University of Lodz, Poland
Languages
English Spanish Polish
+1
Services
Research Fact Checking
Skills
Fact Checking Politics

Yevgeny Matyushenko

Kyiv, Ukraine
I am a journalist, editor, translator and part-time fixer based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Now hired by the English-language office of the national news agency Ukrinform. I have been covering the war since its outset in 2014 and countering disinformation efforts across Ukrainian and international media Read morespace. Occasionally providing commentary, including live video feeds, on politics and war for international outlets, including from Canada, the U.S., and across the EU. Contributed opeds to CBS News and Newsweek.
Languages
English Russian Ukrainian
Services
Content Writing Interview (Print / Radio / Podcast) Fixing
+2
Skills
Fact Checking Social Risk Analysis
+2

Tom Oswald

Lübeck, Germany
freelance Journalist - based during Covid-19 in Lübeck. Usually in Berlin, Neukölln. 

Born in near the mountains in Bavaria, Germany. Steps in Lisbon, Düsseldorf (Westdeutsche Zeitung), Hamburg (NDR) and St. Petersburg.

freelance work for newspapers, magazines and the Goethe Institute. 

#Read moresocialreports
#minorities
#eastern 

Open for new horizons
Languages
German English Russian
+1
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+9
Skills
Travel Fact Checking Film & Theatre
+6

Kateryna Malofieieva

Kyiv, Ukraine
Kateryna Malofieieva is a journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine. She has been working as a producer for various international media outlets such as Al Jazeera English and Vice News for almost ten years. She is a regular guest on Times Radio, the BBC World Service (+Radio 5, Scotland, Wales, Ulster, etc.Read more), NPR, and other media outlets. 

Kateryna specializes in conflict reporting and has been covering the war in Ukraine since 2014. In 2020, she reported on the war in Nagorno-Karabakh. Additionally, she works as a due diligence specialist, conducting investigations in various fields such as business and finance, agriculture, labor trafficking, and ethnic minorities in Ukraine.
Languages
English French Russian
+1
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+13
Skills
Investigative Reporting Politics Research
+4

Artem Starosiek

Ukrainka, Ukraine
Dedicated journalist with a strong IT background with more than 6 years of experience. I'm specialized in OSINT and HUMINT methods of research, and providing analytical reports and investigations, fact and background checking. 

Also, I have access to some specialized research software and Read moreregisters, so the result could be more effective. Throughout all these years, I've got experience with analyzing and forecasting global markets, not just researching data. 

Currently working on military analytics on russia invasion in Ukraine with OSINT community Molfar ****** 

Drop me a line, if you have any questions.
Languages
English Ukrainian
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering Feature Stories
+8
Skills
War Reporter Cultural Breaking News
+13

Maria Zavialova

Lanciano, Italy
Maria Zavialova is a journalist from Ukraine, based in Ukraine. I have 10 years of experience in journalism, including TV and radio. I’ve been covering war in Ukraine since the beginning in 2014. I’m specializing on war, mass unrest, politics and health.
Languages
English Italian Russian
+1
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+12
Skills
Media Training War Reporter Cultural
+17
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