Lyudmila Chekina
Lyudmila Chekina is a prominent Belarusian journalist and the former director of the Tut.by portal, a leading online media platform in Belarus. Under her leadership, Tut.by became known for its independent journalism and coverage of significant events in the country, including protests and political developments. In March 2023, she was sentenced to 12 years in prison for her role in the portal, which was shut down by authorities in 2021 amid a crackdown on independent media.
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Lyudmila Chekina was the general director of Tut.by and is mentioned as a significant figure in the media's response to government pressure.
«В колонию заехала женщина, которая отправляла мне милые посылки». Интервью с главным редактором Tut.by Мариной Золотовой
Belarus· 2026-03-05
Lyudmila Chekina, the former director of Tut.by, is admired for her openness, kindness, and empathy.
«Золотова в колонии в авторитете, она отличная швея»Belarus· 2025-09-22
Lyudmila Chekina, the director of Tut.by, was sentenced to 12 years in prison in March 2023.
Сооснователь Tut.by Волошин рассказал о том, мог ли портал пойти по другому пути в 2020-мBelarus· 2025-05-25
