Reformation

https://reform.news/

The website was originally set up as a platform for a small number of independent thinkers, analysts and experts who were denied a platform in government-controlled media. Its primary focus was to discuss what reforms Belarus needs, and how they can be implemented.

Over time, however, the organisation's scope grew. It now publishes analysis, interviews, commentary, and expert opinions on a wide range of subjects that impact Belarusians and people who speak Russian and Belarusian worldwide.

With its focus on slow news and explainer journalism, Reform.by aims to help its audience make sense of the changing world.

A separate strand of content, Emancipation, covers the achievements of Belarusian women, paving the way for a broader discussion of feminist issues in Belarusian society.

Last updated date: April 2025

Location:
Minsk, Belarus
Year the organisation started publishing:
2016
Languages:
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Poland
Belarus
Ukraine
Other
Other countries of coverage:
Russia

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Entertainment and culture
Economy and business
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Education
Environment
Politics
Society and human rights
Gender
LGBTIQ+
Ethnic minorities
DEIA: Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Migration
War crimes and transitional justice
Technology
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Essays
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Reviews
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Data journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Cross-border journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Messaging service
Telegram
Social media platforms
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Primary tech platform or medium used to publish content:
Website

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
8400
Twitter number of followers:
1351
YouTube number of followers:
8300

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Fedor Pavliuchenko, Aleksey Zhukov, Aleksandr Otroshenkov.
Directors:
Fedor Pavliuchenko

Team

Full-time employees:
6
Freelancers or consultants:
4
Volunteers:
3

Business structure and revenue sources

Organisation tax status:
Non-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Individual donations
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Grants
The second most important revenue source reported:
Audience support / reader revenue

Transparency

Doesn’t publish information about annual revenue
Doesn’t publish the names of donors
Doesn’t have an ethics policy / manual
Doesn’t have a data privacy policy
Doesn’t have a whistleblower policy
Doesn’t have a complaints policy
Doesn’t have a sexual harassment or institutional violence policy
Does not publish up to date information about its team
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