The Press: How Russia Destroyed Media Freedom in Crimea

This book tells us about how Russia fought against journalists and the freedom of speech during the occupation of Crimea and thereafter. Yuriy Lukanov, a journalist who covered these events, describes not only his own impressions, but present us also many interviews he conducted with journalists who worked in Crimea at that time.The book shows that how Russia systematically fought against free press and free reporting--from simple restriction of access to information to physical beatings and criminal prosecution of journalist. The volume is illustrated with photos by the author and his colleagues.

With a foreword by Taras Kuzio.