Editorial Staff

The editorial staff of ZAKARPATTIA HERALD consists of highly qualified journalists with many years of experience working in Ukraine and Europe. Our staff members are members of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), and they are officially accredited by key European institutions.

Editorial Staff

Editor-in-Chief

Igor Melnykov

A journalist with 20 years of experience, specializing in European politics, international relations, and parliamentary journalism. He is accredited in several European countries and is a member of the EFJ and the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine. He oversees editorial policy, coordinates the work of journalists, and is responsible for the quality, accuracy, and professional standards of the content. Founder and ultimate beneficial owner of the regional media outlet ZAKARPATTIA HERALD, responsible for the publication’s overall development, positioning, and long-term editorial strategy.

info@zakvisnyk.com.ua | melnykov-igor@ukr.net

Journalist | Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Ksenia Kalinichenko

A journalist with 15 years of experience working in Ukrainian and international media. Specializes in European politics, international relations, and parliamentary journalism. Works on news, analysis, interviews, and reports; participates in editorial planning, content preparation, and coordination of content for the website and print edition.

info@zakvisnyk.com.ua | zakvisnyk@gmail.com

Journalist | Correspondent

Kateryna Sitak

A journalist with experience in Ukrainian and international media. I cover key events in Transcarpathia, as well as European politics and international relations.

I produce exclusive reports, analysis, news, and interviews. I combine field reporting with coordinating editorial processes and preparing content for online platforms and print publications.

info@zakvisnyk.com.ua | zakvisnyk@gmail.com

Journalist | Correspondent

Ivanna Huk

Gathers, verifies, and reports news from the scene. Has experience working with primary sources, official documents, and comments from those involved in events; prepares breaking news reports, interviews, and analytical pieces for the website and print edition.

info@zakvisnyk.com.ua | zakvisnyk@gmail.com

Editorial Process

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    Concept and Planning — The editor-in-chief and editors approve the daily and weekly schedule

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    Gathering Information — Correspondents work with primary sources, official documents, and experts

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    Fact-checking — every story undergoes a double-check

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    Editing — editors review style, accuracy, and balance of opinions

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    Publication — online in real time; print edition — monthly

Our Principles

ZAKARPATTIA HERALD adheres to the principles of IPSO (the European Code of Editorial Ethics):

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    Accuracy and Fact-Checking

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    Clear distinction between news and opinion

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    Respect for privacy

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    Right of Reply

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    Prompt Correction of Errors

Our editorial team consists of professionals who work to ensure that Ukrainian and international audiences receive reliable information about key events in Europe and around the world.