Prize named for murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya honors a Trump envoy with a special award for talks that freed almost 500 political prisoners in Belarus
The Kamerton Prize — named for Anna Politkovskaya, a slain journalist for the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta — was awarded in Moscow for the 14th time. The prize takes its name from the Russian word for “tuning fork.”
The Kamerton Prize, named after slain Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, has honored U.S. envoy John Coale with a special award for his role in securing the release of nearly 500 political prisoners in Belarus. This year, the prestigious prize, awarded for professional excellence and commitment to free speech, was presented to three independent Russian outlets and a musician.
The prize, which translates to "tuning fork," is given annually to recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to journalism and human rights.
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