Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded Alina Makarczuk, a Gazeta.pl correspondent, the Order of Merit for her reporting on Ukraine since 2022.
Award Ceremony
On Radio, TV and Communications Workers’ Day, President Zelensky presented the Order of Merit to 21 journalists, including Alina Makarczuk.
Order of Merit Significance
The Order of Merit is one of Ukraine’s most prestigious state awards, granted for exceptional services that benefit the nation.
Reporting Focus
Makarczuk has covered events in Ukraine continuously since the outset of the 2022 conflict.
Career Highlights
She began her career with Espreso.tv in Kyiv, spent nine years working at Polish radio stations Polskie Radio RDC and ESKA, contributed to TVN24, and produced a program for Super Express. Makarczuk co‑founded the radio station “Z Wami FM” for Ukrainian refugees in Poland and authored a book on Ukraine’s First Lady.
Current Role
She currently serves as Director of Partnerships at Gazeta.pl and formerly headed the Ukrainian service at Ukrayina.pl.