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Graduated with an MA in Communications from the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Ukraine. Completed an exchange program in Media and Information Literacy at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Latvia. Currently working as a Researcher at the Media Development Foundation, with 7 years of experience in social research and 3 years specializing in media studies. Focused on analyzing the media ecosystem, with particular expertise in the sustainability challenges facing local media. Coordinated several research projects, including "News Deserts in Ukraine" and "Stereotypes and Hate Speech Against Internally Displaced Persons in Regional Media Content". Contributed to research teams producing the annual State of Local News in Ukraine reports (2023–2025).

Polina Lypova

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LVR LandesMuseum

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Festival ticket required

Mapping and Mending Ukraine’s News Deserts

With Oksana Buts, Polina Lypova, Tetiana Gordiienko and Anastasiia Kalynivska

The MDF presents “News Deserts 2.0,” a nationwide study on access to vital information in Ukraine. Discover key findings and practical strategies with local media to combat information inequality and support fragile media ecosystems.