Death of Denis Bezliudko
Today, January 7, it became known about the death of Ukrainian journalist Denis Bezliudko, the former editor-in-chief of the information agencies 'Ukrainian News' and 'RBK-Ukraine'. Denis Bezliudko passed away due to a sudden incident during his morning run.
Life Path and Career
Denis Bezliudko graduated from the Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman in 1998, and in 2009 - from the DFJ School of Digital Journalism at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. He worked at 'Ukrainian News' agency for 14 years until March 2014, after which in September 2015, he was appointed editor-in-chief of 'RBK-Ukraine'. In addition, Denis Bezliudko was a visiting lecturer in a journalism course at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Since 2021, he held the position of chairman of the All-Ukrainian Journalism Competition Presszvanie.
Due to his tragic death, colleagues and friends recall his contribution to journalism and highlight his professionalism. As journalist Lesya Kazachinska noted,
“We are all mortal. And mortality comes suddenly. The war has only intensified this understanding.”Farewell to Denis Bezliudko will take place in the coming days, his memory will be honored by colleagues, friends, and all who knew him.
The death of Denis Bezliudko is a significant loss for Ukrainian journalism. His experience, professionalism, and contribution to the development of media in Ukraine will leave a noticeable mark in the professional environment. Given his active involvement, his memory will be honored not only by colleagues but also by all who value quality journalism in the country.