Journalist Alexey Pivovarov, known in Russia as a foreign media agent, announced a major turnover within the team of the Editorial project. He shared the news on his personal Telegram channel, explaining that a new legal development had forced several changes in how the project operates.
The catalyst, a recently enacted law restricting foreign agencies from advertising, has broad implications for independent media and their affiliates. Pivovarov noted that even though Editorial is headquartered in Russia, employs a white‑collar workforce, and relies on advertisers based within the country, the new rules touch every level of the operation. He described the impact as far more acute for his team than for many colleagues who work remotely from abroad. One of the first tangible consequences, he explained, was the need to reduce staff because the organization could no longer fund salaries under the current framework.
Looking ahead, he indicated that the Telegram channel titled “Pivovarov (Editor)” will undergo changes in branding, including a new name and logo, while continuing to publish and engage audiences. Pivovarov himself will continue to manage a personal channel that maintains direct contact with followers and readers. He emphasized that the restructuring is painful but necessary and expressed confidence that the project will endure in capable hands.
In a separate update, journalist Katerina Gordeeva, who has been described as a foreign agent in Russia, announced a pause in advertising tied to foreign agents. Through her Telegram channel, she explained that the decision led to the suspension of the YouTube project “Tell Gordeeva.” The move reflects broader industry responses to the regulatory landscape and ongoing scrutiny of media activities under new advertising restrictions.
Earlier remarks from production colleagues highlighted related concerns, including questions about how media personalities and programs will adapt to shifting political and economic conditions. The broader conversation centers on the resilience of independent content amid tightening rules, and the ways in which creators navigate sponsorship, audience expectations, and regulatory compliance as they pursue transparent, informative reporting. In this climate, announcements such as these are read as indicators of how the media environment is evolving and what steps creators are taking to preserve audiences and editorial independence while remaining financially viable. [citation attribution: Pivovarov’s Telegram channel and Gordeeva’s public updates.]