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Vitaly Korotich is a Soviet, Ukrainian and Russian writer and journalist , , . Vitaly Korotich was born in 1936 in Kiev. In 1959 he graduated from Kiev Medical University. Vitaly Korotich was a doctor in 1959-66.

In late 80-s - early 90-s years of 20th century Vitaly Korotich was editor-in-chief of Ogonyok Magazine in Moscow, which made, as some say, a substantial contribution in media freedom promotion in former USSR. The Ogonyok Magazine at the time of Korotich heading was regarded as a "megaphone" for perestroika and glasnost policy of the last USSR President Mr.Gorbachev.

«Korotich has given voice and direction to Glasnost... In his hands Ogonyok became the point of the spear and also a blunt instrument failing away at the enemies of change and renewal, including Communist party notables and formerly inviolate institutions like the K. G. B. and the Soviet Army. Korotich says that he is on a civilizing mission whose goal is «a normal life in an abnormal society» and explains, «For seventy years, we were taught that the son who betrayed his father, or a person who burned a church, was a hero. People has been living a comprehensive lie. We have to show that it is possible to live here and be normal». «The New Yorker»

«For his leadership in a new age of journalism in the Soviet Union; for his devotion to reform and democratization despite efforts by conservatives to minimize his influence; and for his work to correct «official» but false-history and promote the rehabilitation of victims of Stalinist repression. Korotich becomes World Press Review's 1988 International Editor of the Year. He is the first Soviet journalist to receive our award, which is made annually for the demonstration of courage, enterprise, and leadership in advancing press freedom and responsibility, enhancing world understanding, defending human rights, and fostering excellence in journalism». «The World Press Review», New York

In 1992 Vitaly Korotich went to U.S. for lecturer assignment in one of the local Universities (Boston).

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