The Assassination of Anna Politkovskaya

“We don’t give out Pulitzer prizes here. Instead, assassination is the top honor, proof that a journalist has uncovered an important story that implicated the powerful in evil deeds.” — Vedomosti, Russian business newspaper.

Her desk remains as it was almost 14 years later. It stands as a memorial of her life and for the lives of other murdered journalists at the Novaya Gazeta. A reminder of why they do their jobs…

Josie is a freelance journo who writes about writing, true crime, culture and marketing. www.truecrimeedition.com

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Josie Klakström

Josie is a freelance journo who writes about writing, true crime, culture and marketing. www.truecrimeedition.com