For outstanding reporting by a Russian journalist who displays courage, insight, balanced yet aggressive reporting, and independence of thought
AWARD YEAR: 2004
AWARD NAME: The Artyom Borovik Award 2004
RECIPIENT: Dmitri Beliakov
AFFILIATION: Bratishka, Special Forces Magazine; Also Paris Match, Stern, The Sunday Times And International Herald Tribune
HONORED WORK: “Beslan”
Photojournalist Beliakov’s sensitive eye captured the iconic images of Beslan’s bewildered children. His lens caught the drama of a young girl, Aida, who was blown out of the gym during a bomb blast. He recorded the heartbreaking and illogical reality of her climbing back into the school. As well, however, he gained access to the media-shy Special Forces, the Spetnazy, and was able to capture pictures of the meticulous preparations and anxiety of the forces waiting to take control of the besieged school.
Citation for Excellence:
Anastasia Korobkova
Astrtelskom—Astrakhan TV
“Named A Terrorist”