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Mikhail Beketov

Russian journalist (1958-2013) · Russia · On the map · Journalists · Died at 55

Mikhail Vasilyevich Beketov was a Russian journalist who came to widespread attention when he was attacked in an assault thought to be connected with his coverage of the planned destruction of the Khimki Forest to make way for the Moscow-Saint Petersburg motorway.

Mikhail Beketov is read about 11 times a day, in 6 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 10 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Medal "Defender of a Free Russia"

About this person

Country
Russia
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1958 to 2013 · aged 55