Olga Kiriy

Olga Kiriy was born in Tambov, Russia, and graduated from the Tambov branch of MGIK with a degree in directing. She began her journalism career as a reporter for Channel One, where she covered major events in the North Caucasus, including terrorist attacks in Chechnya and Ingushetia, the Beslan hostage crisis, and the 2008 Georgian-Osetian conflict. Later, she worked on the news program «»Dobrov on Air«» for Ren TV.In 2020, Olga joined RT Documentary and has since produced over 20 films. Her work with RTD has taken her to various regions in Russia and beyond, including Egypt, Sakhalin, South Africa, Namibia, Mongolia, and more. Since 2022, Olga has been working on the frontlines of the Special Military Operation, capturing footage directly from the conflict zone.«For me, documentary filmmaking is about creativity and the absence of restrictions related to the work of a reporter, including very strict deadlines. It’s also about the opportunity to cover burning issues, to meet different people and learn their compelling stories. Working with RTD, I’ve got a chance to learn how people live in different parts of the world and to visit places I would have never visited otherwise».