Stepan Putilo
Stepan Putilo is a Belarusian journalist and the founder of Nexta, a prominent news platform launched in 2015 when he was just 17 years old. Nexta quickly became a leading source of news for Russian speakers in Eastern Europe, especially during the significant protests in Belarus in 2020, where it played a crucial role by providing uncensored information. Due to the political climate in Belarus, Putilo currently resides in Poland, continuing his work in journalism and advocacy for freedom of expression. His contributions to media have been recognized internationally, leading to his inclusion in Forbes' '30 Under 30' list.
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Recent news mentions
Stepan Putilo and Sergiej Bespalov ran away from a policeman in the music video 'Kot'.
«Узяць лахі пад пахі». А что такое лахі?
Belarus· 2026-02-21
Stepan Putilo wore a bow tie and an ornamented handkerchief.
Какой дресс-код на официальных приемах? Стилистка прокомментировала образы белорусов на приеме у президента ПольшиBelarus· 2026-01-16
Stepan Putilo is mentioned as a leader of the protests who faced criticism for his lack of revolutionary experience.
Почему мы проиграли в 2020 году? Размышления Николая ДедкаBelarus· 2025-10-22
Stepan Putilo discussed the budget of Nexta and his salary.
Степан Путило рассказал о бюджете Nexta и о своей зарплатеBelarus· 2025-09-27
Stepan Putilo is the creator of the project 'Nekhta' and was mentioned in connection with Igor Losik's case.
Освобожден Игорь ЛосикBelarus· 2025-09-11
Stepan Putilo is known for the Nexta project and will host the author's program 'ProBel'.
На «Белсат» возвращается Степан Путило. А утреннее шоу будет вести Светлана ЗеленковскаяBelarus· 2025-08-29
Stepan Putilo is another individual accused alongside Kapanets of organizing mass disturbances.
Вышел на свободу медиа-менеджер и бывший футболист Сергей КапанецBelarus· 2025-08-01
Stepan Putilo, the creator of the media project 'Nekhta', expressed his views on the responsibility for the consequences of protests in Belarus.
Создатель «Нехта» ответил, чувствует ли ответственность за последствия протестовBelarus· 2025-06-03Stepan Putilo discusses the role of the 'Nekhta' channel during the protests.
Во время протестов у нас в редакции было четыре человека. И двести сообщений в минутуBelarus· 2025-06-02
Stepan Putilo recalls receiving threats against him before 2020, including serious threats in 2020.
Меня пытались похитить с помощью посольства Беларуси в ВаршавеBelarus· 2025-06-01Stepan Putilo launched Nexta in 2015 and it became a key source of uncensored news during the protests in Belarus in 2020.
Руководитель Nexta попал в список Forbes «30 до 30»Belarus· 2025-04-15