Opening of exhibition and book presentation of Living the War: Children in Kyiv

Opening of exhibition and book presentation of Living the War: Children in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Ukrainian-American portrait and documentary photographer Sasha Maslov, publisher Volodymyr Kadyhrob, Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin, advisor and Ukraines Presidential Commissioner for Childrens Rights and Child Rehabilitation Daria Herasymchuk and Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets (L to R) attend the opening of the exhibition and the presentation of the book Living the War: Children During the Russian War Against Ukraine at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Opening of exhibition and book presentation of Living the War: Children in Kyiv

Opening of exhibition and book presentation of Living the War: Children in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Ukrainian-American portrait and documentary photographer Sasha Maslov, publisher Volodymyr Kadyhrob, Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin, advisor and Ukraines Presidential Commissioner for Childrens Rights and Child Rehabilitation Daria Herasymchuk and Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets (L to R) attend the opening of the exhibition and the presentation of the book Living the War: Children During the Russian War Against Ukraine at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Book with stories of children who survived Russian occupation presented in Kyiv

Book with stories of children who survived Russian occupation presented in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 25, 2024 - Ukrainian-American portrait and documentary photographer Sasha Maslov attends the presentation of the Living the War: Children During the Russian War Against Ukraine book with the stories of children who survived Russian occupation at the Book Country Festival at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG), Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Book with stories of children who survived Russian occupation presented in Kyiv

Book with stories of children who survived Russian occupation presented in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 25, 2024 - Author and publisher Volodymyr Kadyhrob, Advisor - Presidential Commissioner for Childrens Rights and Child Rehabilitation Daria Herasymchuk, Representative of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Iryna Suslova, Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine Viktoriia Litvinova and Ukrainian-American portrait and documentary photographer Sasha Maslov (L to R) attend the presentation of the Living the War: Children During the Russian War Against Ukraine book with the stories of children who survived Russian occupation at the Book Country Festival at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG), Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Book with stories of children who survived Russian occupation presented in Kyiv

Book with stories of children who survived Russian occupation presented in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 25, 2024 - Ukrainian-American portrait and documentary photographer Sasha Maslov attends the presentation of the Living the War: Children During the Russian War Against Ukraine book with the stories of children who survived Russian occupation at the Book Country Festival at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG), Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Book with stories of children who survived Russian occupation presented in Kyiv

Book with stories of children who survived Russian occupation presented in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 25, 2024 - Ukrainian-American portrait and documentary photographer Sasha Maslov attends the presentation of the Living the War: Children During the Russian War Against Ukraine book with the stories of children who survived Russian occupation at the Book Country Festival at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG), Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Book with stories of children who survived Russian occupation presented in Kyiv

Book with stories of children who survived Russian occupation presented in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 25, 2024 - Ukrainian-American portrait and documentary photographer Sasha Maslov attends the presentation of the Living the War: Children During the Russian War Against Ukraine book with the stories of children who survived Russian occupation at the Book Country Festival at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG), Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

BRICS entering new stage of development: Russian scholar

STORY: BRICS entering new stage of development: Russian scholar DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Johannesburg and 15th BRICS Summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Director, Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Director, Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University STORYLINE: A Russian scholar has said that "BRICS is entering a new stage of development." The 15th BRICS Summit was held on Aug. 22-24 in Johannesburg, South Africa amid increased interest among developing countries to join the bloc. During the summit, BRICS leaders agreed to invite six countries, namely Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to join the group. Their membership will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Director, Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State

Foreign officials, experts speak highly of China's green development

STORY: Foreign officials, experts speak highly of China's green development DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALISTAIR MICHIE, Secretary General, British East Asia Council 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University STORYLINE: Many foreign officials and experts have spoken highly of the significance of China's green development, which will surely benefit the future generations. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia "The Chinese style of modernization has a lot of benefits and we have a lot to learn from the Chinese style of modernization. This kind of modernization style will enable the Party and the government to ensure common prosperity for al

20th CPC National Congress, a meeting of great significance

STORY: 20th CPC National Congress, a meeting of great significance DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MAHMOUD ALLAM, Egypt's former ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Asia Pacific Relations Coordinator, Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye STORYLINE: The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) will be convened from Oct. 16 in Beijing. It's seen as a significant conference held at a critical moment in China's new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-around way. The conference will plan out the goals, tasks and major policies for the party and coun

China's green development will give a return in future: Russian expert

STORY: China's green development will give a return in future: Russian expert DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of mountains and rivers 2. SOUNDBITE (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University STORYLINE: A Russian expert has spoken highly of China's efforts to foster a green and low-carbon economy. China's ecology and environment have seen continued improvement in recent years, thanks to its efforts in readjusting economic structure, advancing a green energy shift and improving the efficiency of energy use. SOUNDBITE (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University "The fact is that in general, the concept of "green" development is one of the most difficult and complex concepts for any country, because in order for the country to develop in an environmentally friendly environment, you must first invest a lot of money. This means that the money

U.S. being hypocritical in buying Russian goods while putting sanctions on Russia: expert

STORY: U.S. being hypocritical in buying Russian goods while putting sanctions on Russia: expert DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University STORYLINE: Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the U.S. has imposed tough sanctions on Russian products. However, over six months into the conflict, Russian goods are still flowing into the U.S. In a recent interview, Alexey Maslov, an expert from Moscow State University, said trade ties between Russia and the U.S. are so close that it's simply impossible for the U.S. to refuse Russian goods. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University "It turned out that countries, including the United States, have close trade ti

Chinese proposals inject new impetus into BRICS: expert

STORY: Chinese proposals inject new impetus into BRICS: expert DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University STORYLINE: The 14th BRICS Summit is held this week in virtual format under the theme of "Foster High-quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development" under China's chairmanship. In a recent interview, Alexey Maslov, an expert from Moscow State University, said that China is trying to give new impetus to the BRICS by putting forward Chinese proposals that aim at stabilizing the world situation. SOUNDBITE (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University "Today, the political and economic situation has noticeably changed. And China is trying to give new impetus to the BRICS. For example, we have the New Development Bank, which issues infrastructure loans. BRICS can promote a nu

Russian expert commends China's COVID-19 response as "positive experience in world"

STORY: Russian expert commends China's COVID-19 response as "positive experience in world" DATELINE: April 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University STORYLINE: A Russian expert has spoken highly of China's COVID-19 response, hailing it as a "generally positive experience that the world has." Facing the continued threat of the pandemic, China has stuck to its dynamic zero-COVID policy in tackling resurgences to protect the lives and health of its people, instead of choosing to "live with" the virus. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University "China has rich experience in tackling the COVID-19. It is very tough, I would even say, in some cases, and affects the economy. Unfortunately, there is no other way out, because the other way is a slow exit from the coronavirus. And, unfortunately, for example, man