Russia's Most Dangerous Profession.(journalism)

World and I, August, 2001 by Goble, Paul

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991, one Russian journalist per month has died while doing his (or her) job--often in mysterious circumstances and seldom with anyone being charged. As a result, journalism has become the most dangerous profession in Russia. And a variety of international watchdog organizations concerned with media freedom have proclaimed that country to be a very perilous place for a journalist to work.

The casualty figures are ominous: more than 120 dead, countless others injured, and many more journalists cowed by political and economic pressure. But what is even more disturbing is mounting evidence that the Russian government and people are not all that disturbed by this situation or willing to take a stand against such...

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