Every month in this column we introduce a public figure whose work and commitment are a source of inspiration. Their courage, strength of character and determination to take action set a shining example and their bravery deserves all our respect.

Today our guest is Tikhon Dzyadko, a Russian independent journalist, television presenter and media manager. He is the editor-in-chief of TV Dozhd (TV Rain), the only independent TV station in Russia, which is now based in Europe.

Tikhon Dzyadko started his career working at the independent radio station "Echo of Moscow". From 2007 to 2012 he was a Russia correspondent for the international organisation Reporters Without Borders. For a while he was also deputy editor-in-chief and host of the RTVI channel. He joined TV Dozhd in 2010 when it was first created and became its editor in chief in 2019. In March 2014, he signed an appeal against the Russian Federation's annexation of Crimea. In March 2022, TV Dozhd was blocked by the Russian government. Journalists working at the station, including Tikhon Dzyadko, went abroad and have been continuing their journalistic activities outside Russia. (ehp)