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Shaping the Future: Politics & Society
What does a journalist do when the state tries to silence him? 491 days in Russian detention, 16 years of imprisonment as a sentence – and a spectacular prisoner exchange that made the world take notice. For the first time, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich shares his story: about isolation, arbitrariness, and the contradictions of a country that fascinated and pursued him. A moving testimony about courage, truth, and press freedom. Moderation: Sandra Kegel, responsible editor for the feuilleton of F. A. Z., and Reinhard Veser, F. A. Z. political editor
Highlights
- Evan Gershkovich in conversation about his experiences
- Moderation by Sandra Kegel and Reinhard Veser
- Discussion of press freedom and courage
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Evan Gershkovich, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, shares his 491 days in Russian detention and the challenges he faced as a journalist. The event takes place in Hamburg and is moderated by Sandra Kegel and Reinhard Veser.
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October 2026
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