Brigitte Schulze

The German journalist and book author Brigitte Schulze was professionally active in Ukraine for more than twenty-five years. She began in Kiev as a freelance -correspondent for numerous German media. Then, as a consultant for media -policies, she promoted the -professional development of -journalists in Ukraine. In -Odessa, she served several years as an advisor for -cultural -promotion and tourism. For her dedicated commitment to the presenta-tion of an authentic picture of Ukraine to the rest...See more

The German journalist and book author Brigitte Schulze was professionally active in Ukraine for more than twenty-five years. She began in Kiev as a freelance -correspondent for numerous German media. Then, as a consultant for media -policies, she promoted the -professional development of -journalists in Ukraine. In -Odessa, she served several years as an advisor for -cultural -promotion and tourism. For her dedicated commitment to the presenta-tion of an authentic picture of Ukraine to the rest of the world, in her travel guides and other publications, the -Council for -Tourism and Health Resorts in Kiev awarded her the title of -Ambassador for -Ukrainian -Tourism. Repeatedly in the past, she had plans to leave -Ukraine but a new, interesting project always -detained her. When the -conflict in East Ukraine began, she was in action again, this time as an -observer with the -Organization for -Security and -Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Her precise observations and, in particular, her numerous personal -contacts with the people in Ukraine give her a profound -understanding of the country. In her travel books she describes -her encounters with the Ukrainian people and country with -sensitivity and empathy. Now, in this book, she presents a very personal view of her life and -experiences in Ukraine. She intensively experienced the development of -Ukraine during the years before and since -independence in 1991. This makes her anecdotes and reports about this country so authentic. See less